Observations of an Inquisitive Mind: Fruit by Bruce Snider
These are not poems of self-pity. Far from it.
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Rumpus Original Poetry: Four Poems by Jose Hernandez Diaz
The palm tree stood on the beach and laughed at the sea.
Rumpus Original Fiction: Of Separation
But in that same instant, as she turned, his smile froze.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Thea Matthews
Thea Matthews discusses her debut poetry collection, UNEARTH [THE FLOWERS].
Straining Toward “Memory Care”: Victoria Chang’s Obit
For Chang, figurative language proves unsatisfactory when compared to the depth of her grief.
The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #227: Karen Salyer McElmurray
“You’re solving this mystery, you’re taking this journey, but that’s only an opening to another journey.”
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Jasmine V. Bailey
It was good to wake up to your insomnia.
The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Lauren J. Sharkey
Lauren J. Sharkey discusses her debut novel, INCONVENIENT DAUGHTER.
Beyond Anger and Sorrow: On Poetry, Pleasure, Politics, and Offense
A poetry of coalition building: how would that sound?
Mothers and Daughters: Girl by Veronica Golos
Bodies become something to escape from or leave behind.
The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #226: Benjamin Nugent
“I’m interested in beautiful events that are wrong.”