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Poets and Poems: Joshua Hren and “Last Things, First Things, and Other Lost Causes”

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

Cloud Rainbow Hren

“First Things, Last Things, and Other Lost Causes” by Joshua Hren is about the state of the culture and the need for redemption.

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Don’t Ask Why: So Many Meteorites

By Will Willingham 7 Comments

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Don’t Ask Why Book Club: Dolores

By Will Willingham 14 Comments

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In the first installment of our book club discussion of Michelle Ortega’s “Don’t Ask Why” chapbook, we explore the source of the author’s pain—and resilience.

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Book Club Announcement: Don’t Ask Why by Michelle Ortega

By Will Willingham 4 Comments

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Join us for our next book club, discussing poet Michelle Ortega’s chapbook, Don’t Ask Why, beginning in October (domestic violence month).

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Poets and Poems: Peter A and ‘Art of Insomnia’

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The poems of “Art of Insomnia” by Peter A tell the story of a profound grief, a loss so devastating that the poet questions his existence.

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Poets and Poems: Damien Donnelly and “Eat the Storms”

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In “Eat the Storms,” poet Damien Donnelly explores the layered meanings of color. allowing us different readings and different meanings.

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Poets and Poems: Sarah Thomson and “Before It’s Too Late”

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“Before It’s Too Late,” the new chapbook by U.K. poet Sarah Thomson, explores the ideas of impermanence and fragility in relationships, locations, and life.

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Poets and Poems: Matt Duggan and “The Kingdom”

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“The Kingdom,” the new chapbook by poet Matt Duggan, returns to what’s past, leaving you wondering if the past never really was.

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Poets and Poems: Michael Glaser and “The Threshold of Light”

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

Water drops sunrise Michael Glaser

“The Threshold of Light,” a new chapbook by poet Michael Glaser, includes 21 poems filled with light as awareness, knowledge, energy, life, and grace.

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Poets and Poems: Matt Duggan and “A Season in Another World”

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“A Season in Another World” by British poet Matt Duggan takes us on a journey steeped in legend, myth, fable, and fairy tale.

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