Uncertain times call for light verse. “Sweet Forgiveness” originally appeared in Unrequited: An Anthology of Love Poems about Inanimate Objects, edited by Kelly Ann Jacobson. Enjoy!
“Morning Constitutional” in Poetry Breakfast
“Message in a Bottle” in Pittsburgh Poetry Houses
I’m delighted that my poem “Message in a Bottle” is included in a very cool public art project, Pittsburgh Poetry Houses. Tiny houses around the city contain poems for people to enjoy and take home with them. It’s such a creative way to connect people with poetry!
“Beach with No Name” in The Fourth River
I’m very happy that my poem “Beach with No Name” found a home in The Fourth River Literary Journal. The Fourth River, which focuses on our natural and man-made environments, is published by Chatham University’s MFA program. Enjoy!
“The Old Neighborhood” in Silver Birch Press
I’m happy to have my poem “The Old Neighborhood” included in the Silver Birch Press series “When I Moved.” That’s me on the left in the photo, preparing for my very first move with my sister Katie.
“Another Hot One” in Poetry Breakfast
Come visit one of my favorite places in the world, Willard Beach in South Portland, Maine.
“Closing Time” in Poetry Breakfast
I’m happy to have my poem “Closing Time” up at Poetry Breakfast. It’s a fun poem about the end of summer, a time that always feels a bit manic here in coastal Maine (and probably everywhere). The season is so short and sweet and we know what’s coming.
Closing Time – A Poem by Sheila Wellehan
“Weatherbeaten” in The Ekphrastic Review
I’m happy my poem “Weatherbeaten” is up at The Ekphrastic Review with four of the Winslow Homer paintings that inspired it. It’s about art, dogs, and the beach, three of my favorite things. And aging, which is a challenge whether the family member is human or animal.
http://www.ekphrastic.net/ekphrastic/weatherbeaten-by-sheila-wellehan
“The Events of 1989” in Tinderbox Poetry Journal
“The Events of 1989” is one of my favorite poems, I think of it as a signature poem. I’m thrilled it’s found the perfect home at Tinderbox Poetry Journal.
Trump Fatigue: “I Read the News Today, Oh Boy” in Yellow Chair Review
I’m excited to have my Trump poem, “I Read the News Today, Oh Boy” included in Yellow Chair Review.
http://www.yellowchairreview.com/#!I-Read-the-News-Today-Oh-Boy/q4ysq/57684a2f0cf298ca495db19f
I’m primarily a pretty traditional narrative poet but I’m also interested in visual poetry like this poem. I wanted to express my frustration with the media’s obsession with Donald Trump. I used 50 words for our 50 states, and the title is a line from The Beatles’ song “A Day in the Life” by John Lennon.
