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Fundraiser for Palestinian Refugees
The situation in Gaza, as we all know, is dire. After the horrific murder of innocent Israelis by Hamas on October 7, innocent Palestinian civilians are now suffering the consequences. More than 17,000 have been killed so far, according to … Continue reading
Conflict, Tragedy, Resolution: Poems and Essays
In response to the ongoing tragedy in the Middle East, I will be posting poems of protest, of witness, of resistance, of survival and of empathy by poets from all over the country and, hopefully, from all over the world. … Continue reading
Call for Poems and Essays: Conflict, Tragedy, Resolution
In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Israel on October 7 and the resultant, ongoing tragedy that is happening in Gaza, I am putting out a call for poems and essays related to Conflict, Tragedy, Resolution: poems of … Continue reading
Collateral Damage
(we regret the loss of) civilian casualties (we regret the loss of) innocent bystanders independent observers unembedded reporters (we regret the loss) (we regret the) Ministry of Finance (we regret the) Press Building (we regret) (we regret) the Ministry of … Continue reading
After the Beheading
After the Beheading What they did they did in the name of god in the name of god as long as I have head or tongue or hand I will not remain silent in the name of god the godless … Continue reading
That Day on the Gaza
This poem was written during the first Palestinian intifada. Because of what’s happening now in Gaza following the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, I am posting it here today. While no one should condone what took place … Continue reading
Three Soft Shoes
Three soft shoes hiddenamong the smokey rubbleplayed once upon a time. Copyright 2023 Mike Maggio
Featured Book Listing: 2023 International Book Awards
Let’s Call It Paradise, winner of the International Book Award for Contemporary Poetry, is now a featured book listing on the American Book Fest web site. For more information or to purchase, check it out. And I am still selling … Continue reading
Poetry Workshop October 14 from 1-3 EST
On October 14, from 1-3 PM EST, Mike Maggio will present a collage poetry workshop to the Poets on the Green Line. To attend, please follow this link on Saturday October 14th, and make sure to have a favorite book … Continue reading
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