poetry

Death in the Family

Thanks to the Jackdaw Review/Jackdaw Press for publishing my new poem, “Death in the Family.” See Page 31. The long, cold winter in Virginia gave me abundant time to ponder […]

Old, massive library.

Thanks to the Jackdaw Review for publishing my new poem, “In My Grandfather’s Library.” See Page 32. It’s a whimsical ode to my grandfather’s massive, antique, earthy library. Every writer […]

Winter Hunger

My new poem, “Winter Hunger,” is published on Page 33 of Cathexis Northwest Press‘s current issue. It’s about struggling through a hard winter. Emotionally, it’s a reaction to my aunt’s […]

The Nature of Our Times Publishes

Publication day! Today, Paloma Press released a print edition of The Nature of Our Times: Poems on America’s Lands, Waters, Wildlife, and Other Natural Wonders. This anthology features 210 voices […]

The Nature of Our Times

News for those who love Nature: On September 18, Paloma Press will release a print edition of The Nature of Our Times: Poems on America’s Lands, Waters, Wildlife, and Other […]

Grandma Died Dreaming of the Caribbean

My new poem, “Grandma Died Dreaming of the Caribbean,” is published on page 177 of The Blue Mountain Review. Elizabeth Holdridge Dos Passos was a sailor and adventurer. With her […]

Megalodon Tooth

Check out my new poem, “Megalodon Tooth,” in Cathexis Northwest Press (Nov-Dec 2024 issue, Page 35). It’s about an iconic fossil–a family heirloom. It’s also about fathers and sons.

Snapping Turtle Face

New poem! It’s been a prolific week. “Lord Fairfax the Snapping Turtle” is my satire of one suburban family’s treatment of a pet snapping turtle. Thanks to Hare’s Paw Literary […]