Michael Lee Johnson’s poem Nikki Purrs appeared here in November. Michael is a very busy man and you should stay up-to-date with his accomplishments by visiting his web site. This is another look at a moment, with a nod to the past and a hint at the future. Mother, Edith, at 98(first published at physiognomy […]

Sharran Windwalker is, in his own words, a natural kind of person. He won’t drive a car, preferring to walk or bicycle wherever he goes, molding the needs of living around these two basic modes of transportation. Hence, Sharran sees more of the world around him than most people do. His keen environmental awareness is […]

Arizona’s Ryan Despain writes spare, striking poetry that is direct, powerful, and touching. You’ve read Living day to day, a picture of isolation. In his latest poem, Ryan writes cleanly and with stark emotion, eloquently expressing the solitary experience of mourning. Counting Toes By Ryan Despain everyone feels sorrow death comes we know family loved […]

John Lee Clark was born deaf and became blind in adolescence. His work has appeared in many publications including The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Hollins Critic, McSweeney’s, and Poetry. His chapbook of poems is Suddenly Slow (Handtype Press, 2008) and he also edited the definitive anthology Deaf American Poetry (Gallaudet University Press, 2009). John […]