Author Archives: stevieslaw

I have three poems in the current issue of New English Review. Here is the first of the poems: Praying Mantis We always celebrated Easterwith a bucket of KFC,coleslaw, and biscuitsat the picnic tablein that little parkby the school.–No bonnets, … Continue reading →

I’ve two poems in the current issue of Misfit Magazine. Here are the poems: Best Intentions I planted that copper beech50 years ago todayfor my 30th birthday.It was little more than a stick, barely survivingits first three years,although I wateredand … Continue reading →

I have two poems in the current issue of The Coachella Review. Here they are: After When I finally left the stageto little morethan polite applause,I had no strength of willto wipe the makeup off,nor any desireto shed the costume … Continue reading →

My poem, Story, was just published by Slant—a Journal of Contemporary Poetry. here is the poem: Story I read the last pagemore than oncedelaying for a timethe final closure — when the book findsa place on my shelves —just another … Continue reading →

I’ve a poem in the May issue of Pennsylvania’s Poetic Voices. Here is the poem: FOGGY DAY I drove through Penns Valleyin the thick of an early morning foglike a chess masterplaying blindfolded. You see, I’d forgottenhow to sleepand been … Continue reading →

I have a poem in the new issue of MacQueens Quinterly. Here is the poem: Give Them All to Me But if somehow you could pack up your sorrows… —Richard and Mimi Fariña* It was the year of chili dogsand … Continue reading →

Up at Pennsylvania’s Poetic Voices YOUNG AGAIN The storm that blew throughyesterday,left a sea of debris,and air so cleareven the pigeonssparkle. I tracethe path of today’s sun,dawn to dusk,kick my weekend’s workdown the cellar stairsand declare a personal holiday. I … Continue reading →

my poem, Having Grown Apart, is in Issue 3 of Cool Beans. Here is the poem: Now that I need notwake for workI rise at first light, tired but present.It is my timefor contemplation, although my frivolous thoughtsmight make the … Continue reading →

my poem, Tripping, is in the Winter Issue of the Bond Street Review. Here is the poem: Tripping Three stringed guitarand a cowboy hat for change,you made your wayup and down the New England coastsinging for sustenance.You coulda beena fine … Continue reading →

Pleased to have my poem up at the Lothlorien Poetry Journal. Here is the poem:  Erato Erato I searched the town and finally found her at that ramshackle café. with the tin roof next to the boarded-up train station. It … Continue reading →