Joshua Gray Blog

Where’s the poetry section?

Where’s the poetry section?

While in Bangalore this past month, I went to the Forum mall (which in itself was depressing — yes, shopping malls are now in India…). I went to look for a business jacket, but...

My new podcast

My new podcast

I have a new podcast. I don’t know how it will evolve yet, but the first episode is a poem I wrote about the Johnstown flood. So far I have received good feedback on...

Johnstown Sonata in C Major

Johnstown Sonata in C Major

I created a podcast on PodOmatic and have uploaded my first episode, a found poem of sorts about the Johnstown Flood. Click the link and enjoy! Johnstown Sonata in C Major.

The perplexing Rejection

The perplexing Rejection

After sending out poetry submissions for more than a decade, I recently received perhaps the most appalling one to date, one that made me irate. The rejection notice stated: I really hate saying No...

Why I didn’t get an MFA

Why I didn’t get an MFA

or any other Masters degree fro that matter. My recent piece for The Good Men Project. http://goodmenproject.com/education-2/social-justice-the-wayward-crutch-of-higher-education/ make sure you read the comments, too!

Shola Forest

Shola Forest

How can someone like me save the Shola? After all, the forest is my home. (The link provides the answer…) http://goodmenproject.com/social-justice-2/social-justice-deep-thirst-to-save-the-shola/ Enjoy!

So far this month

So far this month

This month is National Poetry Month. Since the beginning of April I held a class and workshop on music of #poetry, read poetry by some of the greats to a group of children, read...