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CODY WALKER has a mind of winter
KATHLEEN FLENNIKEN cleans up at Hanford
NEW POEMS: Sherman Alexie, Debora Greger, James Hoch, Richard Kenney, Amelia Rosselli and many more
EMILY WARN remembers Denise Levertov
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Fall & Winter 2011-2012 Now Available
November 19, 2011 – 4:46 pm
Fall & Winter 2011-2012 Now Available

CODY WALKER has a mind of winter
KATHLEEN FLENNIKEN cleans up at Hanford
NEW POEMS: Sherman Alexie, Debora Greger, James Hoch, Richard Kenney, Amelia Rosselli and many more
EMILY WARN remembers Denise Levertov
SUBSCRIBE!   See full story below: our PUSHCART NOMINEES …

Jeffrey Harrison: “Custody of the Eyes”
November 10, 2011 – 5:12 pm
Jeffrey Harrison: “Custody of the Eyes”

I’ve loved Hopkins since I was in college, and over the years have often returned to his amazingly energetic poems and vivid journal entries. But it wasn’t until I was preparing to give a talk …

Defending the Territory
October 31, 2011 – 10:32 am
Defending the Territory

Editor Kevin Craft discusses Poetry Northwest, past, present, and future, with Catherine Richardson in the November – December 2011 issue of Poets & Writers. Here’s an excerpt:
Despite a brief hiatus, Poetry Northwest has been around …

Pitch the Third: Rock n’ Roll Haiku
October 22, 2011 – 10:18 am 25 Comments
Pitch the Third: Rock n’ Roll Haiku

Here at Poetry Northwest we’re excited about our upcoming Fall Social & Hootenanny happening November 13th at the Columbia City Theater in Seattle. As part of the festivities we’re selecting three lucky winners to come and read their rock n’ roll …

Help support the Fall Fundraiser
October 22, 2011 – 10:17 am
Help support the Fall Fundraiser

On November 13th we’re hosting our first annual Fall Fundraiser and Haiku Hootenanny in Seattle. If you’re unable to attend but want to contribute to Poetry Northwest’s continued success, please pledge your support below.
Donations of $75 …