It was a Master who advised that we speak little, better still say nothing, unless we are quite sure that what we wish to say is true, kind, and helpful. But how can a poet, whose role is to speak, adhere to this advice?
Tuesday Richard Sherman closed a press assembly by threatening to “ruin” sports radio milquetoast Jim Moore’s career by cancelling his media credentials. Sherman’s comments last week criticizing Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell for calling a pass play from the 1-yard line had reopened a dialog about the controversial throw at the end of Super Bowl XLIX, about which there is still reasonable dissatisfaction among Seattle fans and within the national football culture.