Samuel Washington Allen Prize

Samuel Washington Allen Prize Co-Winner, selected by Robert Pinsky The Maureen Papers I.   You sign up for a massage at the retreat center and make the mistake  of saying … Read more

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

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

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