The Poetry Society of Texas’ 2023 A Book of the Year arrived in my mail a couple of days ago. The collection of winning poems from the 2022 monthly and annual contests includes two pieces by me. “Upon Running into a Former Sweater at Goodwill” won the Old South Prize, and “Eating the Watermelon Moon”Continue reading “Poetry and Healing”
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Morose Penguin Review, Issue One (and Done)
A Note From the Editor: In the world of literary journals, it’s unheard of for every single submission to be worthy of publication, but that’s exactly what happened with Issue One (and Done) of the Morose Penguin Review. The pieces arrived for my perusal, and not once was I disappointed. (Unless I was supposed toContinue reading “Morose Penguin Review, Issue One (and Done)”
Deadline Approaching: Morose Penguin Review
21 days ago, I challenged you to write poems about morose penguins, and you answered that challenge! A few of you did anyway… You answered it with passion, enthusiasm, and, most of all, a strong sense of moroseness. I was chilled just reading your responses. The hour draws near for the rest of you toContinue reading “Deadline Approaching: Morose Penguin Review”
Carie Juettner 