http://odeo.com/channels/45836-Brian-Bengtson-s-poetic-ramblings-and-all-that BrianBengtson no <p>A small hodge-podge of poetry, giggles, flat-out self-promotion from one of Omaha, Nebraska&#8217;s few &#8220;underground&#8221; poets whose work has appeared in many national poetry magazines, and <span class="caps">HIV</span>/AIDS journals. . .</p> A small hodge-podge of poetry, giggles, flat-out self-promotion from one of Omaha, Nebraska&#8217;s few &#8220;underground&#8221; poets whose work has appeared in many national poetry magazines, and HIV/AIDS journals. . . A small hodge-podge of poetry, giggles, flat-out self-promotion from one of Omaha, Nebraska&#8217;s few &#8220;underground&#8221; poets whose work has appeared in many national poetry magazines, and HIV/AIDS journals. . . en-us 40 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:01:02 -0700 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:01:02 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/11266963-A-Letter-to-Rosie-Trying-to-say-Thanks Just like the title says, this is a letter poem I wrote when I heard she was leaving THE VIEW. I tried all sorts of ways to send this to her and Kelly, but all I can do now is hope. . . . Just like the title says, this is a letter poem I wrote when I heard she was leaving THE VIEW. I tried all sorts of ways to send this to her and Kelly, but all I can do now is hope. . . . Just like the title says, this is a letter poem I wrote when I heard she was leaving THE VIEW. I tried all sorts of ways to send this to her and Kelly, but all I can do now is hope. . . . tag:odeo.com,2007-04-30,11266963 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:01:02 -0700 no Brian Bengtson's poetic ramblings and all that york, view, poem, letter, rosie http://odeo.com/episodes/1370270-Peeling-off-the-Sheets Actor, playwright and poet, BRIAN. E. BENGTSON is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and has been featured in many national Gay/Lesbian magazines and HIV/AIDS journals such as HURAKAN, DAVID’S PLACE, BAY WINDOWS, and POETRY MOTEL. His first one-act play, FAGS IN THE MALL, was originally produced by the Crawlspace Theatre in New Orleans in 1991. He served four and a half years as Poetry Editor for THE NEW VOICE OF NEBRASKA (the state’s oldest and longest-running G/L/B/T magazines until it folded in 1998). His first chapbook, entitled “GAY. . .SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED” was published by Lone Willow Press in 1995. He now has another book of poetry, entitled FIRST CHILL, published through Publish America. This podcast is a selection of four poems read by Brian himself. Actor, playwright and poet, BRIAN. E. BENGTSON is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and has been featured in many national Gay/Lesbian magazines and HIV/AIDS journals such as HURAKAN, DAVID’S PLACE, BAY WINDOWS, and POETRY MOTEL. His first one-act play, FAGS IN THE MALL, was originally produced by the Crawlspace Theatre in New Orleans in 1991. He served four and a half years as Poetry Editor for THE NEW VOICE OF NEBRASKA (the state’s oldest and longest-running G/L/B/T magazines until it folded in 1998). His first chapbook, entitled “GAY. . .SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED” was published by Lone Willow Press in 1995. He now has another book of poetry, entitled FIRST CHILL, published through Publish America. This podcast is a selection of four poems read by Brian himself. Actor, playwright and poet, BRIAN. E. BENGTSON is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and has been featured in many national Gay/Lesbian magazines and HIV/AIDS journals such as HURAKAN, DAVID’S PLACE, BAY WINDOWS, and POETRY MOTEL. His first one-act play, FAGS IN THE MALL, was originally produced by the Crawlspace Theatre in New Orleans in 1991. He served four and a half years as Poetry Editor for THE NEW VOICE OF NEBRASKA (the state’s oldest and longest-running G/L/B/T magazines until it folded in 1998). His first chapbook, entitled “GAY. . .SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED” was published by Lone Willow Press in 1995. He now has another book of poetry, entitled FIRST CHILL, published through Publish America. This podcast is a selection of four poems read by Brian himself. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-23,1370270 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:52:23 -0700 no Brian Bengtson's poetic ramblings and all that http://odeo.com/episodes/569426-A-Letter-to-my-Brother-Darrin-in-Iraq A “letter-poem” I wrote to my younger brother as he was stationed in Irag at the age of 37. . . Most of these poems only get read by the person or persons they are written for if they wind up in print. I guess I am too lazy to use a stamp, huh? A “letter-poem” I wrote to my younger brother as he was stationed in Irag at the age of 37. . . Most of these poems only get read by the person or persons they are written for if they wind up in print. I guess I am too lazy to use a stamp, huh? A “letter-poem” I wrote to my younger brother as he was stationed in Irag at the age of 37. . . Most of these poems only get read by the person or persons they are written for if they wind up in print. I guess I am too lazy to use a stamp, huh? tag:odeo.com,2005-12-21,569426 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:00:30 -0800 no Brian Bengtson's poetic ramblings and all that Iraq, Brothers, aids, poem, letter http://odeo.com/episodes/569317-Bum An unpublished poem about discovering the choices you could have made. . . An unpublished poem about discovering the choices you could have made. . . An unpublished poem about discovering the choices you could have made. . . tag:odeo.com,2005-12-21,569317 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:51:44 -0800 no Brian Bengtson's poetic ramblings and all that http://odeo.com/episodes/494746-Spiders-thrive-in-the-darndest-places Another selection from my book, FIRST CHILL: A COLLECTION OF POETRY (published 2005 by PublishAmerica, and copywrited by the author). Another selection from my book, FIRST CHILL: A COLLECTION OF POETRY (published 2005 by PublishAmerica, and copywrited by the author). Another selection from my book, FIRST CHILL: A COLLECTION OF POETRY (published 2005 by PublishAmerica, and copywrited by the author). tag:odeo.com,2005-12-10,494746 Sat, 10 Dec 2005 14:11:36 -0800 no Brian Bengtson's poetic ramblings and all that HIV, aids http://odeo.com/episodes/494656-Standing-at-the-Edge-of-the-Quilt In remembrance of this year’s World AIDS Day, I thought I would read a poem from my latest book, FIRST CHILL: A COLLECTION OF POETRY. After surviving over 13 years with HIV, the best thing I can recommend anyone to help them “get through” would be to find something they love to do, and learn to do it well enough to make it your legacy. I know that sounds a bit defeatist, but people with the virus will understand, so will many others. All I am saying is to leave your mark. In remembrance of this year’s World AIDS Day, I thought I would read a poem from my latest book, FIRST CHILL: A COLLECTION OF POETRY. After surviving over 13 years with HIV, the best thing I can recommend anyone to help them “get through” would be to find something they love to do, and learn to do it well enough to make it your legacy. I know that sounds a bit defeatist, but people with the virus will understand, so will many others. All I am saying is to leave your mark. In remembrance of this year’s World AIDS Day, I thought I would read a poem from my latest book, FIRST CHILL: A COLLECTION OF POETRY. After surviving over 13 years with HIV, the best thing I can recommend anyone to help them “get through” would be to find something they love to do, and learn to do it well enough to make it your legacy. I know that sounds a bit defeatist, but people with the virus will understand, so will many others. All I am saying is to leave your mark. tag:odeo.com,2005-12-10,494656 Sat, 10 Dec 2005 11:33:23 -0800 no Brian Bengtson's poetic ramblings and all that