Poet. Writer. Earthling.
April 2024
It’s a raw morning in Massachusetts as I write this. Recently, Steve and I returned from ten days of high summer in Aruba where I enjoyed a daily dawn swim in the Caribbean, long walks down Eagle beach, and the gracious hospitality of the Aruban people. It was our first trip there, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity.
Upon our return, I was thrilled to find several publications out in the world!
Lightwood Magazine published my review of Judith O’Connell Hoyer’s poetry collection, “Imagine That,” on March 21st. And on March 26th, New Pages published my review of George Bilgere’s collection, “Cheap Motels of My Youth,” a recent Rattle Award winner.
Lightwood also published my poem, “When You Left.” I wrote this in memory of my beautiful friend Sue Badeau, who died 10 years ago this April. Taken far too young, she left two children, an adoring husband, her father, and many loving friends behind. The world has never been quite the same since she left it.
Right Hand Pointing published “Junk Drawer Spirits.” It’s the second poem following editor Dale Wisely’s moving introduction to the issue.
I was also delighted that two Massachusetts-based journals included my work this month. “Washerwife” appears in Lily Poetry Review. The issue (#10) can be purchased here. Nixes Mate Review included “57 Stories of Saints” in Issue 30-31. This is also in print and can be ordered here. Nixes Mate highlights its new authors online so you can read their wonderful work directly at that link.
In closing, here’s to a joyful early spring, and to peace, as the world rages on.
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