The Adirondack Center for Writing has been bringing our Poetry Machine to locations around the North Country since February 2023, and we don't plan on stopping. The machine has distributed … Continue reading From ACW: One Machine, Six Months, 971 Free Poems
My Mother’s Letter by Duane L. Herrmann
“It's better to lie to you than disappoint your brothers.” I read this sentence with satisfaction that my mother was now, at last, telling me the truth. All my childhood … Continue reading My Mother’s Letter by Duane L. Herrmann
The Conduit by Sarah van Rijsewijk
It wasn’t her fault really, she was just the messenger.Can’t shoot the messenger.She didn’t think it was a lie. ‘Don’t get your hopes up’ she’d tell me with a strong undertone … Continue reading The Conduit by Sarah van Rijsewijk
I Have Three Birthdays by June Hannay Kosier
“If your Birthday is on Christmas day and you're not Jesus, you should start telling people your birthday is on June 9 or something. Just read up on the traits … Continue reading I Have Three Birthdays by June Hannay Kosier
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART by Lourdes Santiago
Thump thump, thumpty thump,Slow and steady, no need to jump.That’s my heart when all is well.Soothing music In my heart dwells Thump... thump…. thump, thump, thump,Beating wildly like a rhythmic … Continue reading LISTEN TO YOUR HEART by Lourdes Santiago
Listen to your heart. What does that mean? by B.L. Miller
I’m not an emotional person. It’s due mostly how I grew up, I had what most call a rough childhood. As a child, emotions always meant getting hurt, they were … Continue reading Listen to your heart. What does that mean? by B.L. Miller
My Community, My Family, My Home by Duane L Herrmann
“The Earth is one country, and mankind its citizens.”I see this more and more true every day. It doesn't take forest fires in Canada, or the American West, or a … Continue reading My Community, My Family, My Home by Duane L Herrmann
Recap: Pride 2023 and Transgender Poetics at ACW
Read / Listen to an interview w/ Elliot pecora on NCPR At ACW, we've had a commitment to supporting and highlighting LGBTQ+ authors ever since our inception 25 years ago. … Continue reading Recap: Pride 2023 and Transgender Poetics at ACW
Dear Lou by Lourdes Santiago
Dear Lou, I tried all of my life to love you,But how that worked I never had a clue.Attraction comes when trusting you,And giving out positive cues. But me, I’m … Continue reading Dear Lou by Lourdes Santiago