Marlene Mountain Award 2026 – Honourable Mention
It’s been a while, and yes, I’ve totally forgotten to share these news on my blog (though I’ve included it diligently on my page of published poetry). One of my…
Second Skin
Tuck yourself in. The blanket is your hoodie,this is just a dream. At night, we callall things by their own, proper names:North Star, Great Oak, Owl King. Tuck yourself in.…
Fifty
Fifty Look back,there are no bluebellsin my tracks—of course, I’m notpart of a novel. A long-drawn-out soundfrom the wind in the poplars,the earthin freckles of shade,and I stand far, far…
Even this …
Even this cannot prevent depression but it made sure I didn’t end up dead Hewho is silken,who is contrapuntal,a wooden spoon: The word isone-room apartment reefor mingling octopuses,licking salt from…
Why I admire Jane Austen so deeply …
… and passionately – like a deep pocket that, for some reason, no designer of women’s trousers has ever incorporated. Just think about it. Jane Austen’s characters are, as we…
the empty hand
the empty hand you wantthat no one is(allowed to be)too differentbut you(because you are)make that the normforgettingyouare different toowhich only makes you differentand yetnot betteror that this impliesyou’re proven rightto…
two pieces of straw
two pieces of straw you wanteverybody to be different(to be allowed to be)and you want meto be allowed to bethat wayif I just want to be(I am)a different kind ofthat…
fear wants to
fear wants tohold my handbackfrom writingagainst hate the timesof violence arebackin our yard,Mr. Chaplin language—butthe heartshould listentoo the smallactspile upthere is a rightand consequences ant trails—I want toassure youthere is…
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