What a short stunner by Ross Gay!!

I feel so honored to see that Terminal Maladies is a finalist for the @lambdaliterary.org Awards. My sincere gratitude to the judges, to my publisher @autumnhousepress.bsky.social and to everyone who has read this book.

I have a poem in the 75th anniversary issue of Shenandoah. My sincere gratitude to Beth Staples and Lesley Wheeler for including my work in this milestone issue.
www.shenandoahliterary.org/74-1-2/on-th...

When anyone asks you why even write poetry:

Every year I somehow come across this poem. Thought of sharing it