These poems were submitted for the spring 2017 contest themed category judged by Charles Goodrich, but were omitted from Verseweavers 22. Any future reprints of Verseweavers 22 will include the Oregon/Pacific Northwest category. They will also be Included in the upcoming Verseweavers 23 to be published late spring 2019. Writing on Rivers by Steve Jones
2017 Spring Contest, Theme – Oregon/Pacific NW: 2nd Place Winner Read More »
These poems were submitted for the spring 2017 contest themed category judged by Charles Goodrich, but were omitted from Verseweavers 22. Any future reprints of Verseweavers 22 will include the Oregon/Pacific Northwest category. They will also be Included in the upcoming Verseweavers 23 to be published late spring 2019. Friday Afternoon by Michael Hanner After
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These poems were submitted for the spring 2017 contest themed category judged by Charles Goodrich, but were omitted from Verseweavers 22. Any future reprints of Verseweavers 22 will include the Oregon/Pacific Northwest category. They will also be Included in the upcoming Verseweavers 23 to be published late spring 2019. Honorable mentions 1. “What to Love”
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This poem appeared in Verseweavers 21, with incorrect lineation. This is the correct form. It will also be included as an erratum with future orders of Verseweavers 21. #EmilyDickinsonSaveMeNow, by Nancy Flynn I am the lazy housewife bean. I don’t want to see or be seen. See me stalked, in- tending to be left to
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Allan Peterson will read August 29th at Elliot Bay Books in Seattle together with poets from Washington State: Maria Mills, Katelyn Kenderish, Edward Derby and Daniel Cecil. 7-8:30
Allan Peterson reading in Seattle Read More »
A panel of writers will choose ten to twelve pieces of poetry or prose to be featured in Multnomah Arts Center’s poetry post throughout 2019! With the writer’s permission, selected pieces will also be shared on MAC’s Facebook page. Kim Stafford called MAC’s poetry pole “just exactly what it is, the most beautiful poetry post
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Oregon Poetry Association Board Meeting, July 17, 2018 by SKYPE (members participating: Lisa, Shirley, Joy, Lynn, Erik, Charles, Diane, Bruce, Stella, Dale) Bruce, Diane, Dale and Eleanor Berry will stuff envelopes this coming week for the two missing issues of Verseweavers. Dale will forward the cover photo to board members. Webmaster position is open.
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Deadline: September 1, 2018 Submissions open: July 1, 2018– Submissions Open Now! Limit: one poem per category. Spaces between stanzas do not count as lines. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be published on the OPA website and in OPA’s annual anthology, Verseweavers Categories Limit: one entry per category. 1) Poet’s Choice: Limit
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The 2018 Encore from the National Federation of State Poetry Societies is available now at Amazon. Look for winning poems by OPA’s very own President, Lisa Baldwin! Winners also listed on NFSPS’ website.
NFSPS Contest Results Posted Read More »
On May 15, 2018, Governor Kate Brown named Kim Stafford the ninth Poet Laureate of Oregon. We are lucky to have such an accomplished Poet Laureate with a diverse background in teaching and writing poetry. Kim Stafford grew up in Oregon and received his Ph.D. in medieval literature from the University of Oregon. His
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