Exploring the Edges of Contemporary Poetry
Poetry: Mortification by Jane Zwart
In “Mortification,” the raw intricacies of anatomy lead the speaker to moments of introspection; as much as we are part of the world, Jane Zwart’s poem argues, we are also her witness and philosopher. Mortification In the first flush…
The 2021 New Voices Contest, 3rd Place Winner: Interlocution by Syd Westley
We’re all very excited to share with you the winners of the 2021 New Voices Contest, selected by Donika Kelly. Today, we have “Interlocution” by Syd Westley. Stay tuned for our second place poem by A.D. Lauren-Abunassar next Wednesday, and…
We’re all very excited to share with you the winners of the 2021 New Voices Contest, selected by Donika Kelly. Today, we have “Interlocution” by Syd Westley. Stay tuned for our second place poem by A.D. Lauren-Abunassar next Wednesday, and…
Exceptional Poetry From Around the Web: May 2021
Here’s a short selection, from our own Jose, of some of the best new poems that hit the web this May. These five poets, both established and emerging, deserve your attention and support—featuring work from Megan Fernandes in The American…
Here’s a short selection, from our own Jose, of some of the best new poems that hit the web this May. These five poets, both established and emerging, deserve your attention and support—featuring work from Megan Fernandes in The American…
Poetry: Eclipse by Nicholas Yingling
In “ECLIPSE,” a lingering memory mimics a vision of shadow and light. Like the light, like the shadow: we are always with those who’ve cared for us. ECLIPSE We’ve tucked the skylights in, stapled the curtains to the wall.…
In “ECLIPSE,” a lingering memory mimics a vision of shadow and light. Like the light, like the shadow: we are always with those who’ve cared for us. ECLIPSE We’ve tucked the skylights in, stapled the curtains to the wall.…
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR MAKING & UNMAKING
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selected by Carl Phillips
// by Frederick Speers //
Shadow Black
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How Often I Have Chosen Love
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