I've been writing poetry at a fast clip recently, and there's also a film/writing project in the works, of which the writing component is provisionally titled "Days of Mud." In reference to these muddy Vassar winters.

I am very interested in writing cohesive sonnets about various subjects.


Answer me this: why is there such a wide streak of Christian imagery in my work, when I'm an avowed atheist? Is it a reflection of mere morbid fascination? I expect my films to be the same way completely.

Lars von Trier, the Danish filmmaker, was raised Communist and atheist and nudist, but adopted Catholicism as an adult. He says it was a form of rebellion.