Tipton Poetry Journal spring issue now live

The Tipton Poetry Journal included one of my poems, ‘Everything is a Sign’ in their spring issue. In the poem I included words contributed from Read Write Poem’s wordle prompt. One of them, anapest, the driving word I should say, came from Dale Favier. Thanks Dale!

Here’s a direct link to my poem, Everything is a Sign.

And here’s a direct link to an amazing poem, I think my favorite from the issue:

Hymn to a Lost Breast, by Bonnie Mauer

The journal is filled with poems that reflect the natural environment and how human beings fit into it. There are many poems with references to rural life and country life, but with a contemporary view. I’m honored to be included with so many poets whose work is far more widely published than mine is.

Issue #13 (Spring 2009) of the Tipton Poetry Journal has been published and is available now in both print and online versions:


Tipton Poetry Journal # 13

Contributors for the Spring 2009 issue include:

Gilbert Allen, CL Bledsoe, Scott Brewer, David Campbell, Dan Carpenter, Patrick Carrington, Lisa Cihlar, Hannah Craig, Steve De France, Hugh Fox,Kristin George, Joan Goldberg, Tina Hammerton, Michael Henson, Ronnie Hess, Oritsegbemi Emmanuel Jakpa, Kathleen Kenny, Norbert Krapf, Matthew Landrum, Brian Lowery, Theodore Lucero, Donal Mahoney, Rick Marlatt, Bonnie Maurer, Norman Minnick, George Moore, Erin Murphy, Lylanne Musselman, Brandon Pettit, Richard King Perkins II, Roger Pfingston, Stephen R. Roberts, Tom Sheehan, Judson Simmons, Roger Singer, Christine Swint, Tom Þorgautr, Robin Throne, James W. Torke, Changming Yuan

Barry Harris, Editor
Katie Kowalski, Assistant Editor


Responses

  1. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Congratulations, my friend. It’s a great poem!

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  2. dale Avatar
    dale

    Yes, I love this one. I’m so chuffed to have contributed a word to it! 🙂

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  3. read write participant & contributor has new work in the world « Read Write Poem

    […] Christine Swint’s “Everything is a Sign” is in the newest The Tipton Poetry Journal. It’s very cool that she included words contributed from Read Write Poem’s Wordle prompt. Read more about her process and accolades for other word-gifts at Balanced on the Edge. […]

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  4. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    Wonderful news! I shall have to go read right now.

    * * *

    Oh, it is fantastic. I love the ideas, the images.

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    1. christine Avatar
      christine

      Thanks, Deb. Isn’t it cool how the ideas spread? From Dale, to RWP, to me, and then back to the world again.

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  5. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    And I meant to say, I can’t imagine ever having the imagination to use anapest in a poem, so well done Dale and Christine!

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  6. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    This is one of my favourite poems of yours, I love it, the tricksy plummage line is to die for. Well done, my dear, you deserve it!!!

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  7. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    I’ve just been having a read. That poem of yours is my favourite. It’s so very inventive — totally belies the ‘there’s nothing new under the sun’ maxim. And I love the breast poem you say is your favourite too. It’s a great journal. I’m going to order a copy so I can pop you on my shelf *grin*.

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  8. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Congratulations, Christine! It is an excellent poem! I love the ending, and I especially love this stanza:

    “Anapest woodpeckers riddle your shingles,
    remind you to reach down your throat,
    pull the plug of fear lodged in your chest,
    bury it in the landfill”.

    Yes!! But I do love it all. I’ll go read the breast poem, too. What a fascinating title.

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  9. Michelle Johnson Avatar
    Michelle Johnson

    Congrats Christine on your published poem. It’s a great one without a doubt. I also liked Bonnie’s poem. It addresses such a sensitive issue with women. Have a nice night.

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  10. jillypoet Avatar
    jillypoet

    Congratulations, Christine! What a fabulous poem! I love the repetition of anapest woodpecker! And your language…to die for!

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  11. christine Avatar
    christine

    Thanks, Michelle. Yes, Bonnie’s poem is a real trip, isn’t it?

    Jill, I appreciate that, especially considering how imaginative your poems are…

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  12. Bonnie Maurer Avatar
    Bonnie Maurer

    Thank you for honoring my poem here. I’m so glad to know it is finding a community of readers.
    I have found much to delight in your poem as well. I especially like that second stanza.

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  13. christine Avatar
    christine

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Bonnie.

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