Three Poems – Ian Macks
Three poems – “The Drop”, “Trippin’…”, and “Steady Sellin'” – from Troy-based poet and writer Ian Macks.
New Poetry
Albany Poets highlights and features new poetry by poets and writers from right around the corner and around the world.
Three Poems – Kendall Hoeft
Three poems – “When the Body Breaks”, “Of Sea and Sky”, and “Shock Me, Major Tom” – from poet Kendall Hoeft.
Two Poems – Christa DeMarco
Two poems – “Silver Tongued Let Downs” and “Emotional Amputee” – from the February 2019 Poets Speak Loud featured poet Christa DeMarco.
Two Poems – Luciano Ferrara
Two poems – “24/7 Diner Service” and “The Shades Approach” – from the November 2018 Poets Speak Loud featured poet Luciano Ferrara.
Two Poems – Dave Kime
Two poems from poet Dave Kime, who will be the featured reader at the October 2018 edition of Poets Speak Loud.
Two Poems – Shawna Norton
Two poems, “Rhye Beach, NY 11/25/2017” and “Stains”, from Albany-based poet and Vermont native Shawna Norton.
Two Poems – Margot Malia
Two poems from poet and musician, Margot Malia, who will be the featured reader at the September 2018 edition of Poets Speak Loud.
Three Poems – John Grochalski
Three poems – “you drink a glass of wine”, “six fifty-eight in the morning”, and “little wars everywhere” – from John Grochalski.
Two Poems – Jesse Ferraioli
Two poems from local writer and Shenendehowa High School senior Jesse Ferraioli.
Three Poems – Bruce Robinson
Three poems – “Rain Delay, early innings”, “Intracoastal”, and “One Year, One of These Years” – from Bruce Robinson.
Three Poems – Kevin Ridgeway
Three poems – “Take a Number”, “Girls in Windy Skirts”, and “Alleyway Asshole” – from Long Beach, California poet and writer, Kevin Ridgeway.
Two Poems – Alyssa D’Amico
Two poems from poet and epilepsy activist, Alyssa D’Amico, who will be the featured reader at the August 2018 edition of Poets Speak Loud.
