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Plume: Plume Issue #167 July 2025

Poems

Kim Simonsen Two Poems translated from the Faroese by Randi Ward

Steven Cramer Two Poems

Urszula Honek “Summer with Monika” translated from Polish by Scotia Gilroy

Mark Irwin A Brief Portfolio

Julie Bruck Three Poems

Hunt Hawkins Daniel Whipped at the Market, St. Augustine, 1849

Juan Armando Rojas At sunset translated from Spanish by Paula J. Lambert

Emma Aylor Slaughtered Ox

Elisabeth Murawski Vocal

Bruce Beasley Two Poems

Andrea Cohen Three Poems

Alice Friman Two Poems

The Poets and Translators Speak
Beasley, Bruck, Friman, et. al.

Book Review
Adrie Kusserow’s “The Trauma Mantras” reviewed by Chard deNiord

Featured Selection
An interview with Elsa Cross by Ramón García

Essays and Comment
Ladies and Gentlemen . . . Sylvia Plath! An essay by David Kirby

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Hi, there!

An image, a sound, or an endless tale—each becomes an invitation to heal, to reflect, to rest, and to surrender to the quiet rhythm of life. In the fork of branches, between heaven and earth, we find a warm place where hearts are gently lit—and from this light, we hope to extend warmth and healing across the world.

 

This is a space where all forms of creative expression are welcomed—not merely as art, but as pathways toward connection, restoration, and self-discovery. We wish to feature works from emerging voices to seasoned practitioners, honoring the full spectrum of creativity and celebrating inclusivity in its most heartfelt form. It is our hope to connect gentle, like-minded souls and celebrate their unique essence, held in kindness and reverence.

 

At The Rookery Corner, we are drawn to creations that speak to the vastness of the human spirit—works that offer healing through stillness, simplicity, and truth. Those that find grace in quiet subtraction, evoke the timelessness of a single moment, or hold a fleeting breath suspended in time—all are welcome in this sacred corner.

 

We hold a deep appreciation for expressions rich in history and layered with versatility. And yet, our hearts are just as open to contemporary works that stir emotion, awaken memory, or plant a soft voice in the soul of the listener—reminding us that healing, like art, often whispers rather than shouts.

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