Current Issue

- Arthur Segal, Still Life with a Window, 1935
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
About
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.
