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Critic Review: Only So Far

Critic Review: Only So Far

Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry is a venue for publication of poetry written by authors whose work is informed by the Catholic faith. They were kind to review Only So Far by... Read More
National Poetry Month! Killing a Chicken

National Poetry Month! Killing a Chicken

Today for National Poetry Month, I selected a poem from Joseph O. Legaspi’s poetry book IMAGO. Please share your thoughts on this poem below. Killing A Chicken by Joseph O. Legaspi Don’t forget... Read More
National Poetry Month! Editor’s Pick: Liking Drew

National Poetry Month! Editor’s Pick: Liking Drew

Our celebration of National Poetry Month continues with Joan Cusack Handler, Publisher and Senior Editor of CavanKerry Press, selecting a poem from Tina Kelley’s Abloom & Awry. Read “Liking Drew” by... Read More
Poetry Reading at Book Culture with Jeanne Marie Beaumont

Poetry Reading at Book Culture with Jeanne Marie Beaumont

Last night, Book Culture in New York City hosted author Jeanne Marie Beaumont for a book reading. She read poems from her book Letters from Limbo. If you haven’t done so, make sure you... Read More
National Poetry Month! My Pick: The Whisper

National Poetry Month! My Pick: The Whisper

Today for National Poetry Month, I selected a poem from Ross Gay’s poetry book Against Which. Please share your thoughts on this poem below. The Whisper by Ross Gay Don’t forget to pick... Read More
National Poetry Month! Editor’s Pick: The Key

National Poetry Month! Editor’s Pick: The Key

Today for National Poetry Month, our Managing editor, Starr Troup selects a poem which comes from Christopher Bursk’s A Car Stops And A Door Opens. Read “The Key” by author Christopher Bursk below. Here,... Read More
National Poetry Month! Editor’s Pick: My Story

National Poetry Month! Editor’s Pick: My Story

Happy Easter! Today for National Poetry Month, our Managing editor, Starr Troup selects a poem from Nin Andrews’ Miss August. My Story Gil I was a born nobody—my days so dull,... Read More
Jesus was a Homeboy selected as 2017 Honor Book

Jesus was a Homeboy selected as 2017 Honor Book

Congratulations to author Kevin Carey! His book Jesus was a Homeboy was selected as an Honor Book for the Paterson Poetry Prize. Joan Cusack Handler, Publisher and Senior Editor of CavanKerry Press says,... Read More
Ross Gay, author of Against Which, on How Poems Can Help with Difficult Emotions

Ross Gay, author of Against Which, on How Poems Can Help with Difficult Emotions

Ross Gay, author of Against Which, stops by Rachel Zucker’s podcast for an exclusive interview. Ross Gay talks about how poems can help you look at difficult emotions and much more!... Read More