Rumpus Original Poetry: Two Poems by Kemi Alabi
She tells me Paris / is mostly glitter and ash this time of year.
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Rumpus Original Fiction: Someone Will Come and Get Us
It always feels like I’m making a mistake on purpose.
Slouching Toward Vantage: A Conversation with Taneum Bambrick
Taneum Bambrick discusses her debut poetry collection, VANTAGE.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Dunya Mikhail
Dunya Mikhail discusses her new collection, IN HER FEMININE SIGN.
Mama’s Fancy Stripper Heels: Working Mothers Dish
[A] person’s labor is not indicative of their parenting.
Rumpus Exclusive: “Bye, Baby”
Kimmy’s house is filled with men. Her fridge is full of popsicles and orange cheese.
Poetry Is Wild: Talking with Ariel Francisco
Ariel Francisco discusses his forthcoming second collection, A SINKING SHIP IS STILL A SHIP.
What to Read When You Want to Conduct Experiments in Joy
Gabrielle Civil shares a reading list to celebrate both her memoir, EXPERIMENTS IN JOY, and EXPERIMENTS IN JOY: A WORKBOOK.
The Sacred Act of Art-Making: A Conversation with Patrick Coleman
Patrick Coleman discusses his debut novel, THE CHURCHGOER.
FUNNY WOMEN: Rejection Letters from an Overly Empathetic Editor
Sorry for my obtuseness! I wish you the best of luck elsewhere!
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Madeleine Wattenberg
I split my voice into a chorus to drive you / from your ship’s wood hull.
The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Trisha Low
Trisha Low discusses her new book-length essay, SOCIALIST REALISM.