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Judy Kleinberg: “Such Heat”

On September 6, 2015September 6, 2015 By Elizabeth AustenLeave a comment
found poem © j.i. kleinberg - SUCH HEAT
A found poem by Judy Kleinberg.

See more of Judy Kleinberg’s found poems at chocolateisaverb.wordpress.com.

Rena Priest

About Rena

Rena Priest is serving as the poet laureate from 2021-2023.

Priest’s literary debut, Patriarchy Blues, was honored with the 2018 American Book Award, and her most recent work is Sublime Subliminal. A member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation, she is the first Indigenous poet to assume the role. She succeeds poets Claudia Castro Luna (2018-2021), Tod Marshall (2016-2018), Elizabeth Austen (2014-2016), Kathleen Flenniken (2012–2014), and Sam Green (2007–2009).

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