Susan Jo Russell, “The Tree”
Amy Lowell Prize, selected by Mary Buchinger The Tree I am trying to tell myself the truth. —Kate Weare, choreographer of Garden 1. [man in the darkened theater] … Read moreSusan Jo Russell, “The Tree”
2018 Contest Poems
Patricia Sheppard, The Running of the Brides
Samuel Washington Allen Prize Honorable Mention, selected by Marilyn Nelson The Running of the Brides Were I to marry you today, as it says in the Song of Songs, I will … Read morePatricia Sheppard, The Running of the Brides
Cindy Veach, “Witch Kitsch”
Samuel Washington Allen Prize Co-Winner, selected by Marilyn Nelson Witch Kitsch Salem is a harbor of kitsch built on the ruins of history. —Christopher CF Lappin Park On Essex Street … Read moreCindy Veach, “Witch Kitsch”
Jean L. Kreiling, “Home”
Samuel Washington Allen Prize Co-Winner, selected by Marilyn Nelson Home The tiny place could barely hold their wealth: Salvation Army table, mismatched chairs, curb-rescued sofa, happiness, good health, and callow … Read moreJean L. Kreiling, “Home”
Shara McCallum, selections from Madwoman
Sheila Margaret Motton Book Prize Co-Winner, selected by Danielle Legros Georges Memory I bruise the way the most secreted, most tender part of a thigh exposed purples then blues. … Read moreShara McCallum, selections from Madwoman