Fugue has nominated my poem “In a Kingdom of Little Gusts and I Want Out” for Best of the Net!

Wow! I just received a second Best of the Net 2024 nomination, this time for my poem “In a Kingdom of Little Gusts and I Want Out” published online by Fugue. Thank you again to Maggie Nipps, Reid Davis and everyone at Fugue Literary Journal! Here’s the link to read the poem:

https://fuguejournal.com/in-a-kingdom-of-little-gusts-and-i-want-out-citro

I happened to be working on an ekphrastic poem about Virgil Marti’s 1992 “Bullies Wallpaper” when the email came. Usually if I get an email while I’m writing a poem it’s a rejection from some literary magazine. This was a lovely surprise!

My poem “In a Kingdom of Little Gusts and I Want Out” published at Fugue!

I’m delighted to share the news that Fugue just published online my poem “In a Kingdom of Little Gusts and I Want Out.” This poem is particularly close to my heart. I hope you enjoy it. Thankyouthankyouthankyou to Maggie Nipps, Reid Davis and everyone at Fugue!

https://fuguejournal.com/in-a-kingdom-of-little-gusts-and-i-want-out-citro

My poem “In a Kingdom of Little Gusts and I Want Out” accepted at Fugue!

Fugue just accepted my poem “In a Kingdom of Little Gusts and I Want Out” in an email which also said, “Our team was immediately drawn into your poignant imagery, attention to sound, and the submission’s human themes.” Golly, my heart is curled up on the floor purring. Thankyouthankyouthankyou to Reid Davis and everyone at Fugue!