Small Comfort: A Poem Inspired by Wadea al-Fayoume
This week marks one year since the brutal, devastating murder of little Wadea al-Fayoume. Wadea was six years old when
Happy Fadesgiving! on Patreon
[Image: The design from Atena’s Montgomery Pride collection depicts a white abstract boat dock next to black waves, with
Poems For All: This Little Spite of Mine…
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Atena doesn't use Substack anymore...
And hasn't for some time.
What it Takes to Break and Heal My Heart: Spring/Summer Newsletter
“As long as you keep secrets and suppress information, you are fundamentally at war with yourself.” – Bessel Van Der Kolk,
Published Work Alert! 2 Poems in Mid-Atlantic Review
Good morning to all! I’m excited to share that I have two poems published in the current issue of
Capacity Loading… A Quick Bit of Connection
Hello dear ones! Greetings from the land of I Gave Myself Too Much Homework! It’s been a while and
Bibliophilia and Other Romances...
“Lissen - it’s election year in Hell, so I’m getting my good feelings wherever I possibly can!…”
Patreon Preview: Monthly Magic
Take a peek at the latest on my Patreon: December’s Monthly Magic.
Each month, people who invest at the
TONIGHT! Jan 17 - Talk on Racial Healing with Esther A. Armah at YWCA Evanston/Northshore
Hello all! Just a quick note - I'll be opening this event with some poetry this evening as
