Category Archives: Poems

A Poem for Leukemia

Posted on February 17, 2025 by

SplenomegalyBehind every spleen is an army:villous or follicularspreading out over the entire battlefield.A degenerative quadrant of multiple loopsmultiple troops marching remarkably.A remarkable echotexture, unquestionably alive.The question to be answered thenregarding this conflictthis landscape we call biologythis battle between the Red … Continue reading →

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First Flower of Spring

Posted on June 18, 2024 by

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 →

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Collateral Damage

Posted on October 31, 2023 by

(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 →

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After the Beheading

Posted on October 30, 2023 by

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 →

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That Day on the Gaza

Posted on October 29, 2023 by

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 →

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Three Soft Shoes

Posted on October 24, 2023 by

Three soft shoes hiddenamong the smokey rubbleplayed once upon a time. Copyright 2023 Mike Maggio

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An Excerpt from Let’s Call It Paradise

Posted on January 25, 2022 by

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

Posted on May 18, 2021 by

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 →

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Stand With Palestine

Posted on May 17, 2021 by

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

Posted on April 6, 2021 by

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 →

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