Migrations by Gloria Gervitz, translated by Mark Schafer
In September 1976, the Mexican poet, Gloria Gervitz, penned a few lines that came to her mind repeatedly:
in the migrations of red carnations where songs burst from long-beaked birds
and apples rot before the...
Coloratura On A Silence Found In Many Expressive Systems by Alice Fulton
Alice Fulton’s earlier poems showcased a natural grasp of concepts and visual elements. For instance, in the 1983 poem "Plumbline":
The world could snore, wrangle, or tear
itself to atoms while Papa sat
unsettled, bashful, his...
The Gun My Sister Killed Herself With by Daniel Lawless
In Daniel Lawless's poetry, the world is depicted as a precarious and unsafe place. Dangers lurk in every corner: within families, on the streets, across social classes, and deep within one's own psyche....
Bimboland by Erin Taylor
Bimboland is the first poetry collection by author Erin Taylor. The title acts as a statement, a warning, and an invitation. The poems reflect on the challenges of navigating work and relationships in...
Earth Room by Rachel Mannheimer
Rachel Mannheimer's book-length poem Earth Room delves into the concept of life as a solitary journey, despite all the experiences of travel, love, and memories. The poem, hailed by Louise Glück as the...
It Must Be a Misunderstanding by Coral Bracho, translated by Forrest Gander
Coral Bracho, an esteemed poet and translator from Mexico City, has received the prestigious Xavier Villaurrutia Award for Ese espacio, ese jardín (2003) and has authored a total of seven acclaimed titles. Forrest...
peep by Danielle Blau
Danielle Blau, the winner of the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, presents her work peep, a highly anticipated addition to the LGBTQIA+ literature scene. Blau, a trained philosopher, ventures beyond the realm of tidy...
Wound is the Origin of Wonder by Maya C. Popa
Maya C. Popa's collection of poems, Wound is the Origin of Wonder, delves into the essence of existence amid the ever-changing world. Divided into three distinct sections, the collection follows the path of...
Innocence by Michael Joseph Walsh
Michael Joseph Walsh's first collection of poems, Innocence, starts with a quote from Chinese poet Du Fu, reflecting on the enduring beauty of nature even in the face of destruction. Walsh delves into...
No Sign by Peter Balakian
In his latest collection of poems, titled No Sign, Peter Balakian, an Armenian-American poet, essayist, and memoirist, delves into deep themes of dislocation, suffering, and loss amidst a backdrop of global chaos and...
