Rumors at the Blackstone Canal by Lea Graham
A poem about Worcester’s storied past and hidden canal. … Continue readingRumors at the Blackstone Canal by Lea Graham
Category: Poetry
Man at Work by Jean L. Kreiling
Inspiration can be drawn from anywhere. Poet Jean L. Kreiling draws inspiration from painter, Willy von Beckerath and his subject, the German composer, Johannes Brahms. … Continue readingMan at Work by Jean L. Kreiling
Homeward Way by Herbert Woodward Martin
Martin’s poem inspired by the painting, “Homeward Way” by Charles Gruppe captures the true essence of longing. … Continue readingHomeward Way by Herbert Woodward Martin
Tor Day by Thomas Piekarski
Thomas Piekarski in his poem “Tor Day” offers tribute to the the highly influential poet, Robinson Jeffers, know for his philosophy of “inhumanism.” … Continue readingTor Day by Thomas Piekarski
The Natural Man by Jenifer DeBellis
Jenifer DeBellis’ poem brings a lost painter back to life. … Continue readingThe Natural Man by Jenifer DeBellis
Whose Mouth is Fire by Phillip Aijian
Phillip Aijian’s poem glows with the human soul and burning books. … Continue readingWhose Mouth is Fire by Phillip Aijian
Glass Harmonica by W. F. Lantry
W. F. Lantry invokes the esoteric sound of a bygone musical instrument in this poem “The Glass Harmonica.” … Continue readingGlass Harmonica by W. F. Lantry
Victorian in Winter by Martin Willitts, Jr.
Poor Yorick and our museum partner, the Mattatuck Museum, are proud to announce Martin Willitts, Jr. as the winner of our first Special Call for Submissions. … Continue readingVictorian in Winter by Martin Willitts, Jr.
At the Zoo by Katherine Maurer
Katherine Maurer’s poem “At the Zoo” reaches into the soul of an animal on the verge of being lost to the world. … Continue readingAt the Zoo by Katherine Maurer
On Leonardo’s “Figures To Represent Labor” by Brett Foster
Leonardo DaVinci captured the intention of the human soul as he combined art and science. … Continue readingOn Leonardo’s “Figures To Represent Labor” by Brett Foster