Richard Jordan's poems appear in Midwest Quarterly, Rattle, Valparaiso Poetry Review, New York Quarterly, Gargoyle Magazine, Sugar House Review, Tar River Poetry, Redivider, The Atlanta Review, South Florida Poetry Journal, and elsewhere. His debut chapbook, "The Squannacook at Dawn," won first place in the 2023 Poetry Box Chapbook Contest. He lives in the Boston area.
The cardinal that flew into the window has left behind bright feathers for someone else’s nest. I say it would be a shame to ever feel too old to bend & pick the prettiest, to lift it high, to watch it flutter then release it & let the breeze decide where it should settle. I say, also, come join me… Read more →