However, Robin Young did a wonderful piece on Carl Sandburg’s guitar last week, and it’s a great listen.  It’s at the bottom of the page for the 6/12 show.  Apparently, Sandburg was an accomplished folk singer.  Who knew?  Not only that, but the guitar’s for sale.  Poets, get out your penny jars.

Here’s the wonderfully improbable picture of Sandburg with Marilyn Monroe that’s discussed in the piece:

Many thanks to Daniel Nester (as well as all of the guest bloggers we’ve had over the past few weeks) for bringing the wit and profundity.  It’s much appreciated!

“Carl Sandburg wrote me from Chicago, ‘It’s hell when poets can’t afford to buy each other’s books.’” 

- Ezra Pound in “A Retrospect”