It’s here!
Happy book day!
It’s out today! If you haven’t already pre-ordered, you can continue to do so through Amazon or through Finishing Line Press.
Advent
The Southern Poetry Review published this poem of mine last year:
Advent
“O Come, Emmanuel,” we sing,
and call him “long-expected.”
Yet clearly his earthly parents
were taken by surprise.
No reservations at the inn,
no childbirth classes;
they swaddled him in makeshift rags
among the cows and asses.
The unexpected child
prepares his own room;
does not wait to be invited
or even knock politely;
tears apart the calendar,
inscribing every page
with the importunate demands
of newborn rage.
In his profound dependence
he conquers all,
seizing the heart’s cords
in small, potent hands.
From life’s very source,
he comes to shatter expectation,
and for that catastrophe
there is no preparation.
Galleys in hand
New poem at Halfway Down the Stairs
I’m honored to have a poem out today at Halfway Down the Stairs. Check out the other work there as well. “The Stable Door”
Three more days to pre-order!
Happy to announce that 130 copies have been pre-ordered so far! Here’s where to get yours.
I enjoyed reading and discussing a couple of the poems last week during the Faculty Flash Presentation Showcase. Thanks to Jordan Troisi for the photo. 
