Pleased to share a new poem titled “Over My Shoulder,” now up and running at Canopic Jar, a fine literary imprint formerly based in Nashville, now operating in Woodstock, Illinois, where Tennessee native and poet Phil Rice gathers the words from a bevy of fine writers, sending them out into the ethers for all ofContinueContinue reading “Over My Shoulder”
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The Dresser
Usually I wait until these land somewhere, to “amplify”, but there’s something to be said for immediacy, so hope you enjoy this brand new piece. Thanks for the read The Dresser St. Dominque on a summer day,heading east towards the rising sunblue and orange, a yellow door,brownstones line the dime,iron stretching to the sky,narrow asContinueContinue reading “The Dresser”
Listening – New Poem
Pleased to share “Listening,” some new words of mine now live at Feminine Collective, an excellent literary publication featuring writers exploring “humanity, raw and unfiltered.” I hope you enjoy the read and can take some time to explore the many other fine contributors therein, connecting in some way, shape, or form Founded over a decadeContinueContinue reading “Listening – New Poem”
All the Feels
So, my son Jude graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida a year ago today (5/19/24). He majored in computer programming degree and alas, the job market in that field began to slow, even before the orange scourge. So, he came home, sent out applications, worked at McKay’s, played his guitar, hung out withContinueContinue reading “All the Feels”
Hamaasta – New Poem
Pleased to share some new words of mine, a poem titled “Hamaatsa,” up live at Feminine Collective, a stellar lit publication featuring writers dealing in “humanity, raw and unfiltered.” Hope you enjoy the read and stay awhile to check the many fine contributors therein. Founded a decade ago by writer/model Julie Anderson, FC’s mission isContinueContinue reading “Hamaasta – New Poem”
Doug Hoekstra 