Barren Magazine has exploded onto the literary scene with a creative force that is unstoppable. In just three issues, they have published some of the best contemporary poetry, fiction and non fiction, I have ever read, by some of my very favorite writers. It is an absolute honor for me that, editor Jason Ramsey, chose one of my poems to sit alongside so much beautiful writing.
It is made even more meaningful by the fact that he chose a poem inspired by my friend, Bojana, an immensely talented poet and writer. This is for you, Gorgeous Lady!
You can read my poem here. Read the whole issue, and the first two. You will be blown away.
October 20, 2018 at 11:13 am
Back atcha, hun.
Continue to follow your heart, whatever you do. Congrats! I’m so happy for you.
(Oh, how she longs for rain…)
October 20, 2018 at 11:25 am
Stunning poem!
October 20, 2018 at 11:51 am
Thank you so much, Robert!!!!
October 20, 2018 at 11:52 am
You’re very welcome.
October 20, 2018 at 12:09 pm
Powerful writing, Susan, and congratulations!
Oh, and thank you for the heads-up to a great source for writers.
October 20, 2018 at 12:13 pm
Thank you so much, Steven! You are always so kind to me. And Barren, yeah, it’s amazing what Jason has created. The magazine itself is a work of art! You should totally send in a submission for the next issue!! Or the one after that….there will be many, I am sure.
October 20, 2018 at 12:52 pm
I’ll certainly take a look. And thank you again. Cheers!
October 20, 2018 at 3:55 pm
I am not surprised. You are blessed with such a rich voice. When I read your work it feels like you’re talking directly to me.
October 21, 2018 at 7:22 am
You are so kind, Bryan! Thank you, so much!
October 21, 2018 at 2:05 am
An amazing poem. I loved it.
October 21, 2018 at 7:26 am
Oh, Thank you so so much!!!!
October 21, 2018 at 8:33 am
I remember having read this poem of yours before. It is beautifully written, a great gift to Bojana. I love the gorgeous imagery with its many contrasts. As a teacher these lines especially speak to me:
“She is the teacher and the disciple,
with a dagger in one hand, a valley of lilies in the other.”
October 21, 2018 at 8:47 am
Thank you so much, Marta!!!
October 21, 2018 at 9:35 am
You are very kindly welcome, Susan.
October 21, 2018 at 9:36 am
It’s a terrific magazine, made even better by your inclusion in it!
October 21, 2018 at 10:29 am
Thank you so much, Suzanne!!!!!
October 21, 2018 at 3:51 pm
I just read your comment on the poem! Thank you so much, Suzanne!
October 22, 2018 at 4:20 am
Congratulations! Very well-deserved and a terrific nod to your muse, Bojana. You should both be so proud of all you create.
October 22, 2018 at 7:18 am
Thank you!!!!!