Presence: The Heartspeak of Indigenous Poets: Laura Da’
Tanaya Winder curates exclusive poetry to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
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Rumpus Original Poetry: Four Poems by Diane Seuss
Tragic spectacle my realm. I its ruthless queen.
Presence: The Heartspeak of Indigenous Poets: Billy-Ray Belcourt
Tanaya Winder curates exclusive poetry to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Andrés Cerpa
I have stood above the labyrinth / & touched what is not there
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Joy Priest
Whole ecosystems, / the country’s fauna, built through / our long blood.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Dena Rash Guzman
What is the sound a witch makes / when she sinks? There is no word for that.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Four Poems by Nate Marshall
there’s no word for us / except our names & what is / a secret if i say it / in front of company?
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Shira Erlichman
The forest grew around me. Trees / on streets, walking or waiting.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Michael Wasson
now tell me / we’ll make it // to the end / of our unanswerable lives
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by Kristin Chang
Like any good wick // I wear a gown of wax.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Three Poems by José Olivarez
is it loyalty that keeps us / from tossing what’s not useful?
