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Poetry Shop 5: Kate Gaskin on the Poetry of Parenthood, Loss & Perseverance
When a friend forwarded me Kate Gaskin’s poem “21 Weeks,” it elicited the kind of awe I associate with reading the greats (Elizabeth Bishop comes to mind). Gaskin balances music,...
Poetry Shop 5: Kate Gaskin on the Poetry of Parenthood, Loss & Perseverance
When a friend forwarded me Kate Gaskin’s poem “21 Weeks,” it elicited the kind of awe I associate with reading the greats (Elizabeth Bishop comes to mind). Gaskin balances music,...
Raves for Larry Levis and the Posthumous "Swirl & Vortex"
The work of Larry Levis is getting a nudge thanks to the @elisagabbert517 ‘s recent review of “Swirl & Vortex,” a posthumous complete collection of Levis’ work. She highlights the...
Raves for Larry Levis and the Posthumous "Swirl & Vortex"
The work of Larry Levis is getting a nudge thanks to the @elisagabbert517 ‘s recent review of “Swirl & Vortex,” a posthumous complete collection of Levis’ work. She highlights the...
Poetry Shop 5: Michele Evans on Women in The Odyssey, Motherhood Poems & Cont...
Five book recommendations from poet Michele Evans featuring inspiration, craft, new voices. Her new book purl is out now from Finishing Line Press.
Poetry Shop 5: Michele Evans on Women in The Odyssey, Motherhood Poems & Cont...
Five book recommendations from poet Michele Evans featuring inspiration, craft, new voices. Her new book purl is out now from Finishing Line Press.
Poetry Shop 5: Michaela Godding on the Power of Grandmothers & Poetry
In 2024, Michaela Godding and her partner both lost grandmothers, “processing became a constant in every part of our lives, even if at times at different stages.” Her new poetry...
Poetry Shop 5: Michaela Godding on the Power of Grandmothers & Poetry
In 2024, Michaela Godding and her partner both lost grandmothers, “processing became a constant in every part of our lives, even if at times at different stages.” Her new poetry...
Poetry Shop 5: Therese Gleason on the Poetry of Pain, Migraines & Inspiration
I first became acquainted with Therese Gleason through her chapbook Hemicrania (Chestnut Review, 2024) a deeply researched collection of poems about migraine, which references centuries of text—from saints and song...
Poetry Shop 5: Therese Gleason on the Poetry of Pain, Migraines & Inspiration
I first became acquainted with Therese Gleason through her chapbook Hemicrania (Chestnut Review, 2024) a deeply researched collection of poems about migraine, which references centuries of text—from saints and song...
New Books for February 12th
The Poetry Shop highlights new books about every week or so. This week, there is an incredible range of form and subjects. Check out the descriptions below, along with the...
New Books for February 12th
The Poetry Shop highlights new books about every week or so. This week, there is an incredible range of form and subjects. Check out the descriptions below, along with the...
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Poets
Explore The Harlem Renaissance, The Black Arts Movement, Spoken Word, and a wide collection of Contemporary Black poets.
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Poets
Explore The Harlem Renaissance, The Black Arts Movement, Spoken Word, and a wide collection of Contemporary Black poets.