Random impressions of a jazzy night for poetry in Portland, Sunday evening, May 15th. Warehouse 640 is a confederation of studios and galleries, and the location of a monthly spoken word event hosted by Ben Fisher. This month's featured poet was Jeff Ettlin, dear friend, brilliant performer and truly gifted poet. Jeff inspires me everytime I hear him read, everytime I re-open one of his chapbooks: "Mama's Boy" and "Poem Pie." Genius. Seriously.

. Jeff Ettlin, poet.

Ben Fisher, host.