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06 Aug from THE MOAN WILDS by Caroline Rayner

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

Baby, I want to say resplendent. I have no idea. I want to say exalt it. I want to say turn it. According to this part of the sky. No music,

Read an excerpt from "THE MOAN WILDS" by Caroline Rayner.

30 Jul Negative Money by Lillian-Yvonne Bertram

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

So delirious from drought
my town went singing
to seeds.

Read "Negative Money" by Lillian-Yvonne Bertram.

Writing Center - Just Buffalo Literary Center

24 Jul We’re looking for a Writing Center Coordinator!

Posted at 20:10h in Careers

At Just Buffalo, you’ll find dedicated colleagues who are passionate about the communities we serve. Plus, JBLC is deeply committed to healthy work-life balance with opportunities for working virtually.

Ana Božičević reading from New Life at the Silo City Reading Series July 22, 2023 credit Pat Cray

23 Jul SILO CITY READING SERIES FEATURING Ana Božičević, Sean Thomas Dougherty, Wild Pink, Mizin Shin

Posted at 12:05h in Silo City Reading Series

The Silo City Reading Series continued on July 22, 2023 on a beautiful night at the grain silos. Poets Ana Božičević and Sean Thomas Dougherty shared their work with a musical performance by the band Wild Pink who performed a stripped down set during the reading and a full band show at Duende afterwards with a moving projection installation by the artist Mizin Shin.

23 Jul gorge by W.T. Joshua

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

hawks cast ravenous black
into the river shimmers

Read "gorge" by W.T. Joshua.

Ana Božičević photo credit Jarrett Earnest

16 Jul I Stood Outside by Ana Božičević

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

I stood outside love’s door
Afraid of what I’d find

Read "I Stood Outside" by Ana Božičević.

Sean Thomas Dougherty photo credit Melanie Rae B

09 Jul The Second O of Sorrow by Sean Thomas Dougherty

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

Somehow, I am still here, long after
transistor radios, the eight-tracks my father blared

Read "The Second O of Sorrow" by Sean Thomas Dougherty.

02 Jul Two Sonnets from Periodic Boyfriends by Drew Pisarra

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

Did you know when aliens walk this earth,
they travel alone, and rarely in pairs,
because they can’t find a soul mate who cares
on the cosmic level.

Read two sonnets from "Periodic Boyfriends" by Drew Pisarra.

27 Jun Transmissions: Issue 3

Posted at 16:56h in JBWC Youth Ambassador Program, Just Buffalo Writing Center, Young Writers

At the Writing Center, we have the honor to be privy to the work of the next generation of artists and thinkers. Every month, JBWC Youth Ambassadors will be selecting three creations by writers involved with the Writing Center. Enjoy!

25 Jun Two Short Poems from “The Beautiful Transport” by Theresa Wyatt

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week

You are the orchid petal
glowing transparent
under the sheets…

Read two short poems from Theresa Wyatt's "The Beautiful Transport."

06 Aug from THE MOAN WILDS by Caroline Rayner

30 Jul Negative Money by Lillian-Yvonne Bertram

24 Jul We’re looking for a Writing Center Coordinator!

23 Jul SILO CITY READING SERIES FEATURING Ana Božičević, Sean Thomas Dougherty, Wild Pink, Mizin Shin

23 Jul gorge by W.T. Joshua

16 Jul I Stood Outside by Ana Božičević

09 Jul The Second O of Sorrow by Sean Thomas Dougherty

02 Jul Two Sonnets from Periodic Boyfriends by Drew Pisarra

27 Jun Transmissions: Issue 3

25 Jun Two Short Poems from “The Beautiful Transport” by Theresa Wyatt

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