Before 2023 ends I wanted to share some newly published poems, as well as this photo of grasses on campus, which startled me with their texture (you can’t hear them in the photo, but trust me, their woosh was a delight).

I’m honored to have two prose poems appearing in the new issue of Under a Warm Green Linden, with such brilliant company (including Diane Seuss, James Allen Hall, Jennifer Militello, and so many other stars). I’m tempted to use this issue as a free textbook for my upcoming advanced undergrad workshop–what a collection of poems under one roof. Big thanks to guest editor Simeon Berry.

Recent dream come true moment: a poem published in HAD, “Everyone Rise, the Gavel’s Coming Down.” Gratitude to Evan Nicholls, guest editor for this prose-poem-friendly submission period.

Extreme thanks, as well, to Indianapolis Review for publishing two of my prose poems in their latest issue: “Everyone Hopes Death Will Be Nothing Like a Drawbridge” and “Everyone Knows Beauty is its Own Blank Slate.” In case it’s not already apparent from the above, I’m working on a new book of prose poems that all have “Everyone” as the first word in the title.

Most of my new year’s resolutions involve making more lists and getting organized, but I’ll add updating this blog to that batch of goals for 2024. In the meantime, happiest new year wishes to all!