National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month in the United States, so Wild Violet will be celebrating by publishing poems daily, rather than our regular weekly posts. We begin with two poems about the transition from winter to spring: Lyn Lifshin’s “On the Afternoon the Geese Come” depicts some of the precursors of warm weather. Peter Layton’s “On a Watch” uses spring imagery to paint a tender picture of loss. Come back tomorrow for more...
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Read MoreFeatured: Week of March 11 (Language, Pt. 2)
In part two of our look at language and communication, our contributors tackle writer’s block and communication across cultures. Joanna Weston, in her poem, “Other Tongues,” depicts a writer’s frustrations at harnessing language. David Moscovich’s flash fiction pieces, “Airport,” “Verde” and “Translucent Fire,” take a wry look at communication and language differences between American and Japanese culture. Isabel Gaddis, in her poem, “There is a Fine Line Between a Party and a Riot,” vividly encapsulates the...
Read MoreLast Days of Indiegogo Campaign
I’d like to take a moment and make a brief appeal for a personal project. These are the final 8 days of our Indiegogo campaign to raise traveling expenses for our son to be the ringbearer in the wedding of a couple we regard as family: http://igg.me/at/ringbearer-illinois/x/1412553 We’ve got fantastic perks at all levels that should appeal to gamers, readers, writers, art lovers, and anyone who might require editing or Web services. In addition, there are some truly unique perks, such as a personalized poem and a personalized story from writer Kevin Saito. Check it out! Help us...
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