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First Flower of Spring
of the first bee of springembraces the gentle strokefirst debutante in the fresh fresh dance of the dewy spring dawnair first flush of fragrance first burst of boldnesswith passion orange tongue tasting theflourish first yawn of color purplebathes in the … 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
An Excerpt from Let’s Call It Paradise
While the final preparations for the publication of Let’s Call It Paradise are being made, here’s an excerpt: Low on Water
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30 for 30 on the Dennis Price Show
Tonight at 8PM EST, some of this year’s 30 for 30 poets will be featured on Hotline with Dennis Price on Fairfax Public Radio. The following poets will be featured: Susan Scheid, this year’s winnerCathy Hailey, this year’s judgeEd Morin … Continue reading
Stand With Palestine
Over the past couple of weeks, the Israeli aggression against the occupied Palestinian population has intensified. If you stand for justice, you must stand with the Palestinians. I call for all people to protest the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians … Continue reading
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Susan Notar
Wartime Astronomy Suicide bombers attacked a market in Iraq plenty will be happening in the night sky this year Slices of eggplant arrived before us blood from the victims marinating shiny olives A quadruple conjunction will leave … Continue reading
Call for Poets: Eighth Annual 30 for 30 Poetry Celebration
The eighth annual 30 for 30 Poetry Celebration will again take place this April, and I am pleased to announce that it is once again being sponsoredby Potomac Review. This year’s judge is Cathy Hailey, Northern Regional Vice-President of the … Continue reading
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