I’m happy to have a poem about what spring reveals in Deep Water, the Portland Press Herald‘s poetry series. Thanks to Deep Water editor Megan Grumbling and to the Press Herald for making room for poetry. https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/08/read-the-poem-spring-unveils-beginnings-and-endings-by-sheila-wellehan/?uuid=998b3679-abb7-498e-87ad-141e1526e401&lid=229212
Maine
“Search Party” wins Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Poetry Contest
For three years, a fair amount of my time and emotional energy has been devoted to working with neighbors trying to save the woods behind our neighborhood. The long process and struggle made its way into my writing. I’m honored that my poem “Search Party,” about the site walk for the proposed development, won our local land trust’s 2022 Poetry Contest. You can read it here:
https://www.capelandtrust.org/news/2022-poetry-and-photo-contest-results/#3-search-party
“Boom Town” in Rust + Moth
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.
“Outside the Crypt” in Whale Road Review
I’m honored to have my poem “Outside the Crypt” included in Whale Road Review.
“Pseudacris crucifer (Peepers)” in Amethyst Review
I’m happy to have my poem “Pseudacris crucifer (Peepers)” featured at Amethyst Review. The peepers finally started singing in my neighborhood this week. Happy spring!
“Safer” in Psaltery & Lyre
I’m happy to have my poem “Safer” featured in Psaltery & Lyre as the last snowstorms of the season approach.
“Pulling” in The American Journal of Poetry
I’m honored to start the year with a poem in The American Journal of Poetry. “Pulling” was inspired by Maine’s Cumberland Fair.
“Ice Land” in Poetry Breakfast
I’m happy to have my chilly poem “Ice Land” featured in Poetry Breakfast as Winter Solstice approaches.
“Bent” in Whale Road Review
I’m happy to have my poem “Bent” included in Whale Road Review. Welcome winter with poetry!
“Night Drive” in Poetry Breakfast
I’m delighted to have another poem, “Night Drive,” included in Poetry Breakfast! So many of the streets and landmarks in my town have intriguing names — I find myself imagining stories about them.
Sheila Wellehan 