I’m honored to have my poem “Boom Town” included in Rust + Moth. “Boom Town” mourns the changing landscape in the part of the world I love so much. Many thanks to the editors.
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“Fully Vaccinated” in Global Poemic
I’m happy to have my poem about cautiously venturing out into the world again, “Fully Vaccinated,” included in Global Poemic. Many thanks to the editors and to Stella Bellow for her wonderful art!
“Spring Unveils Beginnings and Endings” in The Night Heron Barks
I’m honored to have my poem “Spring Unveils Beginnings and Endings” in The Night Heron Barks. Many thanks to editor Rogan Kelly and the wonderful team at TNHB. Two of my photos are included and you can hear me read my poem.
“Broken” in MORIA Literary Magazine
I’m happy to have my poem “Broken,” which explores the link between destruction and renewal, included in MORIA Literary Magazine. Many thanks to the editors and staff at Woodbury University!
https://www.moriaonline.com/issue-seven-720742/2021/4/26/broken-by-sheila-wellehan
“Eighty Percent” in Global Poemic
The Covid-19 pandemic feels like an entire era with distinct periods to me now. Remember when we were preoccupied with hand sanitizer and Clorox Wipes? I’m happy to have my poem “Eighty Percent,” about hand sanitizer and addiction, included in Global Poemic. It’s accompanied by amazing art by Arabella Luna Friedland. Many thanks to the editors and to Arabella.
https://globalpoemic.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/eighty-percent/
“How to Fix a Faucet That Drips” in Silver Birch Press
I’m delighted to have a poem about plumbing, procrastinating, and home repair during the pandemic, “How to Fix a Faucet That Drips,” included in Silver Birch Press.
“Dust to Dust” in Amethyst Review
I’m happy to have my poem about owls and loss, “Dust to Dust,” included in Amethyst Review.
“Marathon Man” in Psaltery & Lyre
I’m honored to have my poem “Marathon Man” included in Psaltery & Lyre. Many thanks to editor Dayna Kidd Patterson and all the folks at Psaltery & Lyre. I was touched that Dayna asked if I’d like to use a photo of the real marathon man, my first dog Guthrie, with this poem.
“Good Day” in Muddy River Poetry Review
I’m honored to have my poem “Good Day,” about the bittersweet end of a beloved animal’s life, included in Muddy River Poetry Review. Many thanks to editor Zvi Sesling. https://muddyriverpoetryreview.webs.com/Sheila%20Wellehan-1.pdf
“Saint Alban’s” in Tipton Poetry Journal
I’m happy to have my poem “Saint Alban’s,” which explores faith, doubt, the yearning for community, and isolation, included in Tipton Poetry Journal. “Saint Alban’s” is on page 26 – 27. Many thanks to editor Barry Harris.
