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A Blade and a Revamp

A Blade Where are all the girls named Junior? Tell me why only boys. Tell me why I would not give my name directly to my daughter? Tell me about pride, power, and humility, about women sharp as knives afraid … Continue reading

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Sometimes the Beauty is in the Falling

Today I’m reprinting a poem for you. “Sometimes the Beauty is in the Falling” was first published in Encore: Prize Poems 2018 by National Federation of State Poetry Societies (along with two of my other poems). Unfortunately, when I went to … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Dark Poetry Day with Light and Liquor

Happy (first ever!) National Dark Poetry Day! HWA Poetry Showcase founder Peter Adam Salomon has created a day to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe (who died this day 169 years ago) and horror poetry. He says, “In dark poetry we share … Continue reading

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What I’ve Learned from Charting Over 500 Poems

Hey guys! Just a quick note before today’s post to let you know that I got a very happy story acceptance last week. I’m thrilled to share that my literary horror story “So Sings the Siren” will be appearing in … Continue reading

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Book Title Poems Take 2

Several years ago I stumbled across the existence of book title poems and knew I had to try them. It was a blast, a perfect convergence of several of my hobbies and passions, so I’m not sure why I pretty … Continue reading

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