Today we present a poem by Barbara Pelman, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Barbara's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now. 

Today we present two poems by Maureen Scott Harris, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Maureen's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.

Gordon Lonethunder's poem The Garden of the Pysbytery at Neunen appears in issue No. 281 (Autumn 2019). Click "Read More" to access his music recommendation!

Today we present two poems by Alyda Faber, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Alyda's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.

Today we present two poems by Antony Di Nardo, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Antony's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.

Today we present two poems by Laurie Brinklow, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Laurie's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.

Today we present two poems by J.D. Black, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read J.D.'s poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.

Today we present two poems by Mary Barnes, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Mary's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.

One of the most eye-opening experiences I've had recently as a reader is the ability to share my books with my daughter.