Category Archives: Poems

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

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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

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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

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Three Soft Shoes

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

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

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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

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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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An Excerpt from Let’s Call It Paradise

Here’s an old poem that made it’s way into the book. A Guide to the Signposts in the Garden of Eden I. You are now entering the Garden of Eden. Fig leaves required past this point.   II. The management … Continue reading

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