Periodic #4
By Franny Choi
“Periodic” is a monthly column by poet Franny Choi. Every month, she writes a short column on the first day of her period—a check-in that might cover issues of gender, queerness, writing, health, and/or love.
No Brackets on my Tongue
“Why you (wan’) me speak / like your Queen when I / have my own monarchy?”
Becoming Poet: Campbell McGrath
We’re honored to have had the chance to chat with the talented poet Campbell McGrath, author several award winning collections, recipient multiple fellowships including the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, a Puschart Prize winner, and currently a professor at Florida International—here’s what he has to say about his journey of becoming poet.
Community Feedback: torrin a. greathouse reads Terrie Silverman
Community Feedback is our recurring column that provides an opportunity for our audience to get some quick, free & exceptional feedback on a new poem.
Featured Poetry
We are so grateful to all of our partner-poets for sharing their work with us—please enjoy their beautiful words in our Featured Poetry catalogue.
Daybreak Through the Cottage Window
“And so it begins: this greige gleam and economy, / this singular, smooth, silent, sweep. // A pearled page turning in a tome of darkness.”
Periodic #3
By Franny Choi
“Periodic” is a monthly column by poet Franny Choi. Every month, she writes a short column on the first day of her period—a check-in that might cover issues of gender, queerness, writing, health, and/or love.
Deadlines: April & May
Every 15th of the month: new deadlines, new contests, and new opportunities for your voice to find the world. The next six weeks include: our own Palette Poetry Prize (closes today!), the Idyllwild Fellowship, the BOAAT Chapbook Prize, Prairie Schooner and more.