I started trying to publish poems just before the internet exploded into life. This was the late 90's and I was a nontraditional student English major Creative Writing minor just getting my feet wet. At some point I remember going to a bookstore and buying the Writer's Guide, this massive book full of submission guidelines … Continue reading “Nobody’s Poem” by Michael Waters
The New Project
About three weeks ago, I teased a new project. No more teasing. The Patreon is live, and I'd really appreciate it if you'd take a look at it. I plan to post at least every two weeks in the free tier, once a week in the paid tiers. And if you sign up for the … Continue reading The New Project
A new project in the works
This is an announcements post I guess. Back to talking about poems soon. A while back my oldest daughter Brittany asked me to make her a shawl for her wedding. She chose the pattern and then proceeded to get married much sooner than planned for reasons, which is fine. They're having a party/reception next year … Continue reading A new project in the works
Reclamation Part 4
This is the fourth installment about my multi-section poem responding to Robert Frost's "The Gift Outright." Here's a link to parts 1, 2 and 3. When I was young, the world felt impossibly small to me, but simultaneously too large to fathom. By young I mean the time when this poem takes place, so high … Continue reading Reclamation Part 4
Another Poem to Love 