Editorial

Don Maclennan, poet, playwright and much loved teacher of poetry, died after a long illness on 9 February. I was privileged to know him, to publish his work and to call him a friend. In my opinion Don’s literary antecedents were closer to the early Chinese poets than to the English language canon. His work was always spare and direct without unnecessary ornamentation. If you are intrigued by that illusive shade, the spirit of Zen, look no further than any one of Don’s many collections. This is from The Road to Kromdraai:
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Carapace issue 72 is now available. Let’s hope that we are all able to tighten belts and reduce the footprint. Thank you for a good year to poets, artists and readers without whom this would not have been written.
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Karapaks 6 – aka Carapace issue 71 – was launched last night at Rust-en-Vrede in Bellville. A great turnout, and some terrific, very funny readings. Two poems that drew great applause:
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You are invited to attend

the launch of

Karapaks #6

featuring:

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Three score and ten, and then?
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