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“Maps” from Unopened

Here’s an interesting, different kind of ink, which provides analysis of a specific poem, “Maps” from my new book, Unopened. Enjoy the read (and thanks Hannah) An Analysis of Maps by Doug Hoekstra

A new poem, just in time for baseball season. But, as with all writing about baseball, it’s about more than the sport. Enjoy. Doug The Sacrifice In baseball, it is a mighty thing, to lay the bat horizontal one hand gently on the barrel holding on gingerly with thumb and index finger loose but steady,Continue reading “The Sacrifice”

This Hard Land

New essay entitled “This Hard Land” up at Ink 19. Thanks to James Mann for giving me the nudge to write this. Tried to weave a bunch of ideas together, to stack mirrors upon mirrors – but really, props go to the Boss for the inspiration. Doug https://ink19.com/2018/07/magazine/features/this-hard-land

Double Rainbow

I write a lot about my son Jude, which stands to reason, since being a dad is the best thing that ever happened to me. Plus, I figure since everyone is either a child or parent at some point in their lives, it embraces many varied and relatable themes. This scribble was inspired by aContinue reading “Double Rainbow”

April Fool’s

April Fool’s Day (a Short Essay) When I was a kid, my folks always played the same April Fool’s joke on me. I’d be lying in bed and one of them would come in and wake me, saying “it snowed last night.” Of course, I’d get up, look out my bedroom window, and see thereContinue reading “April Fool’s”