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Michael Simms: The Woodcarver

A Fable There was once a young woodcarver who loved to walk through the forest. One day in a part of the forest where he had never been before, he … Continue reading

August 16, 2015 · 2 Comments

Michael Simms: A Few of my Favorite Jailbirds

But I’m Starting a New Life: A Words without Walls Anthology, Anthony Ciotoli (ed.) Chatham University, Pittsburgh, 2015 Many important writers and poets have spent time in jail or prison, … Continue reading

July 30, 2015 · 9 Comments

Michael Simms: What is Poetry For?

A few days ago, an old priest who was a colleague of my wife’s passed away, and Eva came home from work angry at the world. I was worried; Eva … Continue reading

February 1, 2015 · 15 Comments

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