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24 Dec “Evidence of Fire” by Jennifer Maloney

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

Unbuckle, unzip, undo, while what is sweet in you
transmutes to salt, preserves these fugitive kisses,
fills my mouth with ocean, stings
where I have bitten my tongue.

Read "Evidence of Fire" by Jennifer Maloney

17 Dec “The Spaciousness of Dark” by Susan Dworski Nusbaum

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

It’s easy to feel crowded, when daylight reveals
stains on the upholstery, piles of unfinished papers,
flowers in need of tossing. Even the hiss of water

Read "The Spaciousness of Dark" by Susan Dworski Nusbaum.

10 Dec Two Poems by Justin Karcher

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

Dobby dying in Harry’s arms from a fatal knife attack
and after his last words I go back to slurping my soup

Read two poems by Justin Karcher

03 Dec “I Stand, Quietly” by Perry S. Nicholas

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

I stand, quietly, witness
you crossing the footbridge
in the old park where almost no one
dares walk alone anymore.

Read "I Stand, Quietly" by Perry S. Nicholas

02 Dec Blood Rummage by Jonah Ruddock

Posted at 09:54h in JBWC Fellowships, Just Buffalo Writing Center, Young Writers, Youth Fellow Projects, Youth Fellowships, Youth Publications

Presenting a selection of pieces from Blood Rummage by 2023 JBWC Youth Fellow Jonah Ruddock, who explores how a microplastic traverses a wilderness of waste and decay. "Remember: everything is touching everything else, and everyone is lying to you."

Omar El Akkad + John Freeman after conversation 11.30.2023 photo credit Pat Cray

01 Dec Just Buffalo Presents Omar El Akkad + John Freeman

Posted at 08:45h in JB History, Literary Events

On November 30, 2023, Just Buffalo Literary Center presented Omar El Akkad + John Freeman. The two literary luminaries visited Just Buffalo in celebration of the release of the final installment of the literary journal Freeman's. Their conversation was powerful, enlightening. and healing. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

26 Nov “First Light” by Patrick Hulsman

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

A poet who lives
on your street

Read "First Light" by Patrick Hulsman

19 Nov Two Poems by John Freeman

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

Every Sunday belfry bats of dread
flapped in the day’s corners—

Read two poems by John Freeman

12 Nov “Wondrous” by Sarah Freligh

Posted at 09:00h in Poem of the Week, Publications

I’m driving home from school when the radio talk
turns to E.B. White, his birthday, and I exit
the here and now of the freeway at rush hour,

Read "Wondrous" by Sarah Freligh

Michelle Zauner reading from Crying at H Mart photo by Pat Cray November 9, 2023

10 Nov BABEL with Michelle Zauner

Posted at 09:00h in BABEL

On November 9, 2023, Just Buffalo Literary Center presented another BABEL with the frontwoman for the acclaimed indie pop band, Japanese Breakfast, and author of bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner. We had an up close and personal conversation with the lovely Zauner on grief, loss, Korean food, finding joy again, Lord of the Rings couples costumes and so much more. Thank you to everyone who joined us for another spectacular evening

24 Dec “Evidence of Fire” by Jennifer Maloney

17 Dec “The Spaciousness of Dark” by Susan Dworski Nusbaum

10 Dec Two Poems by Justin Karcher

03 Dec “I Stand, Quietly” by Perry S. Nicholas

02 Dec Blood Rummage by Jonah Ruddock

01 Dec Just Buffalo Presents Omar El Akkad + John Freeman

26 Nov “First Light” by Patrick Hulsman

19 Nov Two Poems by John Freeman

12 Nov “Wondrous” by Sarah Freligh

10 Nov BABEL with Michelle Zauner

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