My writing explores the nature of change, the psychology of grief, and landscapes as bridges between the spiritual and the physical.
Editor for The Turning Leaf Journal. @turningleafjournal.bsky.social
Chapbook “Bones” forthcoming 2026.
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K.M. Hanslik
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“Forget me nots pressed
purple-blue pledges into
the whites of my dress.
I want that to be enough
dying for today.”
Click to read a synopsis of my poem “the taxidermist,” which explores the value of cleansing anger, anger which prompts solutions, not more problems.
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Today’s read! Finished this anthology in one sitting and I am now full of hope and brimming with science facts
A shortish poem today. When I wrote this I was remembering the woods as a child, wondering at the natural world and its complexities. I hope it brings you some joy 🤍
“In day I see the contour of my shadow strain…” Lovely as ever from Samuel Hurley.
Excerpts from a few of my poems forthcoming in Bones
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Always nice to hear some encouragement despite a rejection! 😊
Thanks @neologismpoetry.bsky.social
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“I had a body built to eat the miles”
Absolutely in love with this poem by Margaret Wack featured in @rhinopoetry.bsky.social
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Finally snagged my copy of Samuel Hurley’s “Anthem for the Dreaming Lost!” I’ve followed his words for a while & couldn’t be more excited to read this 🤍
When she stood near enough that I could smell woodsmoke and carrion on her tongue, I asked how long must this go on?
Lovely, lovely, lovely piece up today. Curl up with your dog, or cat, or corn snake and enjoy "A Beginning with No End" from @joeltomfohr.bsky.social
Link: dishsoap-quarterly.com/5-26-26
