Poetry

“Here is your invite to come alive every night; to live for more than what
meets the eye.”

A Poem by Scott Cairns

A Valentine’s Day Themed Reflection for Those Who Don’t Live in a Fairy Tale.

“The Wound is the Place Where the Light Enters You. And It Did.”

Grappling with a Gospel that Stubbornly Defies Reduction

Take It from the Woman Who Self-Sequestered for Over Fifty Years

“You Do Not Have to Be Good. / … Tell Me about Despair, Yours, and I Will Tell You Mine.”

Hope Is A Face, Two Hands, Scarred Feet.

The following excerpt was taken from the new book by Mockingbird contributor Andrew Taylor-Troutman. The […]

“Before you print a poem, you should reflect on whether this verse could be of […]

by Nathan F. Elmore

With special thanks to mezcal. I certainly didn’t find you.

Eight to twelve years, depending—
a hand
suddenly a blade
the heart stripped
every fire a thirst

This poetry review was written by Joey Jekel. What do translations of Homer, the Eurasian […]