Exploring the Edges of Contemporary Poetry

Poetry: “a dead child has something to say about _____” by Martins Deep

“i mean, my kindred +spirits calling me +out of my nostrils +just when i could make a promise +to not go +down in the river with a sun +the yellow of my jaundice.” In this poignant poem, Martins Deep utilizes…

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Poetry: “Embouchure” by Mickie Kennedy

“My tongue / glistens I think it’s crying every tastebud / a tear duct every tooth a tuning fork” With the flute as a catalyst, Mickie Kennedy joins music and anatomy in this textured and striking poem. Embouchure I successfully…

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car driving on long road surrounded by yellow trees on either side. Text overlayed stating the title of poem and author's name: semi-american hightailing by Vanessa Y. Niu

Poetry: “Semi-American Hightailing” by Vanessa Y. Niu

“The heart, she seems to whisper, the heart never / stops marching. You are simply its feet.” In this visually rich and evocative poem, Vanessa Niu aptly turns the revolution into a long road trip across state lines as we…

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