Verse Daily Web Feature and a New Poem up at Red Paint Hill

Good News in the Midst of Bad News

So, in the middle of doctor appointments and physical therapy, the onslaught of news both terrifying and dismaying, I’ve had some good poetry news. It feels weird to share good news in the middle of bad world events, even in the middle of my own health struggles, but it seems that 2017 is the year that keeps on giving that way. Today I was discharged from home occupational therapy, a sign that I’d made some serious progress since my hospitalization, and to celebrate, Glenn and I drove out to a local pumpkin and sunflower patch. It was perfect weather, despite the news of shootings and deaths. It seems that the weather at least is trying to be kind to us, after a dismal summer of smoke and heat.

Verse Daily Web Feature

So, my poem “April in Middle Age” from Contrary Magazine is this week’s Verse Daily Web Feature. Thanks to the folks at Verse Daily and at Contrary Magazine for publishing the poem in the first place.

Red Paint Hill’s new issue and my poem “The Myth”

And a new poem, “The Myth,” is up at the new issue of Red Paint Hill.

Kelly Davio’s It’s Just Nerves

Also, my friend Kelly Davio released her book of essays today – help her celebrate!