Haleh Liza Gafori, a Persian translator, poet, and spoken word performer, presents a new translation of his vibrant and timeless poetry. In fact, his messages of anti-discrimination, universal love, and spiritual connection are perhaps needed now more than ever before. Renowned Persian poet and scholar Rumi died in 1273, yet his words continue to inspire and enchant modern audiences. Gold by Rumi, translated by Haleh Liza Gafori
Above all, Leake’s collection is a testament to self-love and to finding time for reflection.Ĥ. Leake’s debut collection, Unraveling, incorporates the aspects of slam poetry that audiences love, such as rhythm, sound, and a strong sense of voice, into the written word. The surrealist-inspired book balances the serious and the whimsical, evoking the imagery of forests, monsters, spells, and magic tricks to bridge this world and the next.Īs the first spoken word poet to compete on America’s Got Talent-and eventually win the competition-Brandon Leake brought poetry and slam performance to a wider, national stage. This mission also characterizes Escaping the Body, a collection that considers what’s beyond our physical identities and what makes up our souls. In addition to her own writing, Clark is a founder and editor of the online literary journal Cotton Xenomorph, which focuses on underrepresented voices and social issues. Segrest’s elegies, devoted to his mother who died suddenly, take inspiration from deep-rooted familial bonds and the cultural landscape of the South.Įscaping the Body marks Chloe N.
The book delves into the chaotic, profoundly personal, and simultaneously communal experience of grief. These eight collections provide an introduction to the month’s best offerings.Īustin Segrest builds on his impressive poetry career-spanning publications in POETRY, The Yale Review, and Ploughshares -with the publication of his debut collection. This month harkens back to poetry’s origins, with a fresh translation of classic poet Ovid, as well as amplifies emerging voices, with a wide range of debut works and recent prize-winning titles. March ushers in a new season, as well as promising new poetry releases.
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