Poems written by featured poets, open mic participants and library workshop attendees arranged under four headings named for the parts of a water mill. This unique collection recognizes the talent and vast diversity of poetry shared at our monthly community events.
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Watch or listen below to recordings of select poets from the anthology, and read their bios.
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Edited by Mel EddenVideos by Bo Willse
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BeautyDan CuddyBedstone
Domestic MartyrChrissy StegmanBedstone
FallingEleanor LewisBedstone
Monumental Life BuildingDora MalechBedstone
ChildlessBruce SniderBedstone
A Dance for TwoErika MillerBedstone
Rods and ConesMickie KennedyBedstone
Optimus Prime, You April Fool!Kyle SolomonOverdrift
freneticismNicole TsyganOverdrift
Navel-gazing, or four sonnets inspired by the belly-button.Nancy MurrayOverdrift
Mental Rigor Mortis (aka ‘Writer’s Block’)Mark BrineOverdrift
How to Write a PoemLady BrionOverdrift
how to care for your favorite poemMarkusOverdrift
Altars by Another NameDiana FustingOverdrift
The DirectionsJames Allen HallTurbine
We Do Our Best Work in the DarkLindsay LusbyTurbine