Read Poems Poetry Rumpus Original Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Alice Liang Alice LiangMay 13, 2021 The morning rooster rises before us, / the loose bats lie with us after we've gone.Read
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Read Letters Blog Get Your Signed Copy of Unconventional Vehicles Today! The RumpusMay 10, 2021 Through 5/31, get a signed copy of UNCONVENTIONAL VEHICLES by Michael Hearst!Read
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Read Features & Reviews Mini-Interviews The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project: Susan Shapiro Aspen MatisMay 6, 2021 “My challenge was to tell my own story but also find ways to weave in wisdom and gravitas.”Read
Read Poems Poetry Rumpus Original Rumpus Original Poetry: “The Hurting Kind” by Ada Limón Ada LimónMay 6, 2021 I am the hurting kind. I keep searching for proof.Read
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Read Book Club Blog Why We Chose The Monster I Am Today by Kevin Simmonds for The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Brian SpearsMay 4, 2021 What we’re reading in our Poetry Book Club next month!Read
Read Book Club Blog What We’re Reading in June! The Rumpus Book ClubMay 3, 2021 Find out what The Rumpus Book Club is reading in June!Read
Read Poems Poetry Rumpus Original National Poetry Month Day 30: Eileen Myles Eileen MylesApril 30, 2021 Celebrate National Poetry Month with new poems daily, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.Read
Read Letters Blog Next Letter for Kids: Michael Hearst The RumpusApril 30, 2021 Our next Letter for Kids comes from Michael Hearst!Read