Poetry
The Knowing Animals by Emily Skov-Nielsen
Skov-Nielsen writes vulnerable and edgy poems in this collection. Her voice has a way of stirring emotions while giving you a glimpse into the raw underbelly of life. From the poem “Epiphany”: “A turkey vulture carves a holding pattern overhead, / is called to land by a sweet-smelling carcass.”
Tiers By Ellie Csepregi
Ellie Csepregi writes in layers with these poems seemingly part of cakes, her inspiration.
Understories By Elizabeth Greene
Elizabeth Greene opens up her book of poems with one telling the reader what she likes about poetry. She seems to like the persistence of it, according to the poem. Her poems are mostly free verse and prose.
Du coeur à l'âme: La vie de Marguerite Bourgeoys en 30 poèmes: The Life of Marguerite Bourgeoys in 30 poems by Carolyne Van Der Meer
This book of poems is written In memory of Marguerite Bourgeoys, 1620-1700. Van Der Meer tries to explore feelings and thoughts of Bourgeoys in these poems. From poem #8: “The best opportunities / sometimes come without / us looking for them.”
A Calendar of Reckoning by Dave Margoshes
Dave Margoshes makes poetry an art with images tumbling across pages.
Rabbit By Claudia Coutu Radmore
Radmore offers up clever verse and winsome thoughts and feelings in this collection of a variety of poems.
Atlas of Roots By Beth Kope
“I have one page, yellowed, folded, one paper / that spreads what I know of myself / thinly across it, letters drop from the edge / blow off the page from my sighs” from the poem “Blanks” are lines that indicate what beautiful yet poignant poetry lies in these pages.
An evening absence still waiting for moon by Bruce Kauffman
Introspective and natural poems await the reader in this delightful poetry collection.
Ways of Mercy By Allison Grayhurst
Allison Grayhurst gives us beautiful thoughtful imagery that is divine, devoted, full of passion and sometimes some darker themes. Her lines such as “All the while the / stars melted” will enrapture poetry readers