Two Poems Live at Stickman Review

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A black & white ("monochrome"), somewhat disturbing/creepy illustration of a furry, non-descript, automaton-like Muppet with completely expressionless eyes, waving on a stage.
Illustration: What Have I Created? by Cameren Harper

Thank you Stickman Review editor Anthony Brown for selecting my poems, “Letter to My Daughter after Dreaming of Joy” and “Race Day” for inclusion in Stickman Review: Volume 22 ¨ Number 1. 

I’m honored and thrilled for these two pieces—inspired by my daughter, Cameren, and my son, Matthew, respectively—to be featured together in such an impressive journal. 

~ Thanks for reading! ~

12 thoughts on “Two Poems Live at Stickman Review”

  2. Awww – thx Stephanie! I always appreciate the close reading you give my work (and others’ too) and love it when you post your latest – always a treat to read 😊

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  5. Such wonderful captures of your bond with each child, Steph. I especially like your letter to Cameren; I share Liz’s disbelief that it didn’t find a home sooner! On the other hand, it’s nice to see the daughter-son pieces paired.

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    • Thanks, Cate! Cameren’s unprompted illustration in response to the poem addressed to her was especially rewarding for me. I knew this poem would find its place, eventually. I think it’s a bonus that Anthony selected the daughter/son duo, too.

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  6. Brava! These are both a joy, even if I might now be slightly haunted by Bizarro World Muppets… I love that you also have an eastern white pine teaching you Tree-Speak. And also, “I am no less annelid”… 🥰 That line is an earworm (sorry!)

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