Featured Works: Week of Sept. 29 (Early Fall)
In the Northern Hemisphere, as the first days of fall seamlessly blend warm summery sun with bright leaves, we present two poems using nature to talk about transitions. Joanna M. Weston’s poem, “These Sons,” gives a wistful farewell to summer. Lyn Lifshin’s poem, “Drifting,” uses milkweed to symbolize both change and...
Read MoreFeatured Works: Week of Sept. 21 (Animals)
As Wild Violet returns to our weekly publishing schedule, we begin with four poems on our relationship with animals. “Seal and Pup on the Beach” by John Grey presents a close-up view of one of life’s miraculous moments. “Flying Tortoise” by Sarah Carleton tells the story of a young nature lover rescuing a reptilian friend. “Learning to Mourn” by Sarah Carleton depicts the stark reality of a first experience with death. “Turnout” by Bridget Kerr celebrates the connection between a horse and its...
Read MoreWild Violet Featured Works: Week of April 7 (Spring)
This week, Wild Violet returns to our weekly publishing schedule with poems incorporating the imagery and transitional nature of Spring. All are poems, in honor of National Poetry Month. “Haiga” by Richard Heby is a haiku paired with a photo, with an image of winter yet promising spring. “A New Language” by Joannie Stangeland traces both winter and grief melting away into acceptance and hope. “Scrub Jays” by Donald Gaither is a haiku capturing the spirit of birds in...
Read MoreWild Violet Featured Works: Week of March 2 (Personal History)
As much of the world waits for spring, gather in close and listen to some personal stories about the lives of this week’s contributors. Lyn Lifshin’s poem, “Rexall’s, Middlebury,” a familiar location evokes complex family memories. John C. Weil’s poem, “The Sign,” recalls a formative moment from childhood when one of society’s ugly truths was revealed. In the essay “That One Pitch,” John C. Williams relates a richly-detailed story of an underdog...
Read MoreWild Violet Featured Works: Week of Feb. 10 (Love)
In honor of Valentine’s Day, this week we are publishing a series of pieces depicting the many forms of love. In the flash fiction piece by Hank Kirton, “The Incredible Melting Man,” an awkward man navigates the essential first step to love: communication. Larissa Lytwyn’s flash fiction piece, “Waiting for Signs,” compares unrequited love with religion. Sara Norja’s poem, “Helsinki Love Song,” celebrates the emotion produced by a place. David Filer’s poem, “Hands,” extols the life experiences that can lead to true love,...
Read MoreWild Violet Featured Works: Week of Jan. 20 (Beauty)
As this week’s contributors show, beauty is all around you, should you only look. Donald Gaither’s haiku, “Duet,” provides a succinct look at a luminescent moment. David Filer’s prose poem, “Mine,” reflects on everyday poetry after a chance discovery. Ho Cheung Lee’s concrete poem, “Follow the Flow,” pays tribute to a master of...
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