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phillip crymble
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With my son about to graduate high school, I'm reminded, again, of this poem by Sharon Olds.
Another standout poem from 101 Sonnets (1999), this one by John Berryman
A big congratulations to our 2025 creative nonfiction contest winner, Shelley Pacholok, for winning GOLD in the One-of-a-Kind storytelling category at the 49th National Magazine Awards, awarded last weekend!
Amazing work, Shelly! We are so honoured to have your story in our pages!
Naomi Shihab Nye
Philip Larkin
Wendell Berry
Raymond Carver, for your Sunday evening
Sharon Olds, with an aubade for Trayvon Martin
William Matthews, from Don Paterson's 101 Sonnets (1999)
Anne Carson, from The Beauty of the Husband (2001)
