Some musings from a recent trip to the Show-Me State. You know, back in 2016, when things started to get dark in the world, I felt I had to lean into the best side of what America offers, and certainly the arts have to be somewhere at the top of the list, music and pioneersContinueContinue reading “Musings from the Show Me State”
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“Cloverdale” and “Leading Nowhere” – New Poems
Pleased to unveil two new writings of mine, “Cloverdale” and “Leading Nowhere,” which appear in the latest Rabble Review, Issue 8, pages 126 and 145, respectively. Rabble Review is a mobile-based progressive periodical focused on working-class issues, representing fine artists and authors from around the world. Grateful to be included. RR’s mission is “to captureContinueContinue reading ““Cloverdale” and “Leading Nowhere” – New Poems”
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”
Bathsheba – New Poem
Pleased to share a new “Doug Hoekstra writing” titled “Bathsheba,” live at Canopic Jar. It starts with a painting, but as you’ll find out, goes somewhere else altogether. Enjoy. The Jar is part of Canopic Publishing, an imprint formerly based in Nashville, now operating in Woodstock, Illinois, where Tennessee native and poet Phil Rice keepsContinueContinue reading “Bathsheba – New Poem”
Visibility and Respect – New Essay
Pleased to share a new essay , “Visibility and Respect,” just published at The Raven’s Perch, an excellent award-winning zine worth reading in full, front to back. This latest scribble of mine was inspired by a recent autumn visit to the Mingus Mill in the Smoky Mountains – and other things relevant to the hereContinueContinue reading “Visibility and Respect – New Essay”
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