Archive - Sara's Poetry Vault

a brief note on wanting to write poems about motherhood, zero fucks given; some Brenda Hillman, and an allergic reaction to literary criticism

Jan 24 •

November 2023

His Hands Going Arthritic

a poem-in-progress, in preparation for celebrating Thanksgiving amid global horrors, for my husband

Nov 21, 2023 •

October 2023

a poem by Mosab Abu Toha

"so my mind may dance with yours"

Oct 12, 2023 •

August 2023

This Be the Verse

what's one of the first poems you remember memorizing?

Aug 9, 2023 •

July 2023

Even we were shocked by our own eyes in the dark

a contemplation of the poetic speaker inspired by Alan Michael Parker, two sonnets by Jess Smith, & a special announcement

Jul 14, 2023 •

June 2023

Poetry Rx: "What Is the Measure"

read Donika Kelly's breathtaking love poem up at Poetry Foundation now

Jun 12, 2023 •

Ten Unforgettable Poetry Collections

What books of poetry come to your mind the fastest?

Jun 9, 2023 •

May 2023

Poetry Rx: The Dream of Every Cell

("... is to become more cells" - Guerrero/Myers)

May 3, 2023 •

April 2023

"The way/ we believed it was all in service of such seriousness"

Let three poems by Katie Berta startle you out of your doldrums this morning.

Apr 7, 2023 •

Before the Reading: Oscar Hokeah, *Calling for a Blanket Dance*

peripheral narrators, probing cultural redemption narratives & the idea of a "cure," indigenous systems of descent

Apr 5, 2023 •

What is "mercy"?

Submit by 4/17 to Sonora Review's "MERCY" contest

Apr 4, 2023 •

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