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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more