✨ Publication News
I’m pleased to announce that my poem “Mid” has been accepted for publication by Midsummer Dream House and will appear soon in an upcoming issue.
This poem was submitted as part of a group of three and will be featured by a journal known for its thoughtful engagement with contemporary poetry. You can explore their work at midsummerdreamhouse.com.
I’m grateful to the editors of Midsummer Dream House for granting the world debut of this poem. In time, “Mid” will be included among the growing body of poems in my collected works—after the magazine’s lead has been properly honored.
Thank you to all for your interest in my writing and support of poetry.
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~Mark
April Poetry Month Ekphrastic Challenge – San Antonio Museum of Art
I’m pleased to share that my poem “Gonna Hear It Shine” was selected as a winning entry in the San Antonio Museum of Art’s April Poetry Month Ekphrastic Challenge.
The piece responds to the painting “Man Playing Trumpet” by Leslie Singleton—a portrait alive with rhythm, memory, and motion. I’m grateful to the museum and judges for the recognition, and to the artist for the inspiration.