Emerson Holmes, Lindenwood University

Poetry isn’t just written down. Some poets are evolving the genre by using their voices as their medium.

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

The collection’s title, like its contents, reflect the coexistence of optimism and despondency.

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

“Whatever you are feeling right now, there is a mathematical certainty that someone is feeling that exact thing.”