Newsflash! My Poem, “Planet Burning,” Is in the Newest Issue of MOCKINGHEART REVIEW

Posted on by

I am so happy that this beautiful new issue of MockingHeart Review includes my own poem, “Planet Burning.” Based a childhood memory, this poem refracts that memory through my current concern about unnatural/human-induced climate change. I feel that it is perfectly showcased in this issue of one of my favorite online journals, one filled with work that filled up my winter day with artistry and idealism.

Among the featured poems of Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, I am very drawn to “Healing Spell” and suspect that I shall return to read it often. I am not surprised to learn from her notes that she is a yoga student as well as poet. And I am grateful for her artist’s notes for helping me to understand the back story for her poem, “Saving the Farm.”

Kathryn de Leon’s poem, beautifuly slantwise Covid wisdom, “Whiskey and Chocolates” made laugh and nod my head. Jean Janicke’s poignantly and hysterically funny poem, “Evaluate Your Passion,” brought new focus for me to thinking about changing eyesight. Eric Christopher Uphoff, “The Furnace Stays Lit,” surprised me with delight. Finally the beautifully rendered images of Amy Marques–visual poetry & erasure poetry–made me think about how words and all they summon swim in and out of consciousness. To see her work, look at the tab for featured art work.

You will have your own favorites, of course, and I would love to hear which of these poems speak to you.

LESLIE

8 thoughts on “Newsflash! My Poem, “Planet Burning,” Is in the Newest Issue of MOCKINGHEART REVIEW”

  1. Tricia,

    Thank you for this detailed and enthusiastic comment. You are right that I don’t write with an eye to publishing, as that is a secondary consideration after a poem is finished. Still, if feels good to sometimes be able to share the work. And reaching a reader like you makes a HUGE difference to me! Leslie

  2. Thanks for sharing this poetry. It made for a lovely afternoon’s reading. The poems by Caryn Miriam- Goldberg were in a league all their own. I especially loved “Saving the Farm” and “Healing Spell,” and I agree that her notes with the backstories grounded the stories and brought the experiences to life. I especially liked “Widow’s Diptych or Now That My Husband’s Gone” by Sandi Stromberg (poignant with interesting observations and comparisons) and “Changeable” by Subhaga Crystal Bacon which grabbed me because I love winter and snowshoeing. Two that made me smile were “Whiskey and Chocolates” by Kathryn de Leon and “Catching a Minute in the Kitchen” by Sarah Carleton. The second one actually made me laugh out loud. And a good belly laugh is always appreciated. And, Leslie, I loved “Planet Burning,” a perfect commentary for this review. A simple, child’s experience with a powerful message, as if out of the mouth of babes. Again, thanks for sharing and congratulations on yet another published poem. I know publication is not the goal when you write, but it is nice to be recognized by your peers and be given a larger audience to appreciate your writing.

  3. Hey, Scott!

    Thank you for that! Yes, exactly. We need to act locally and also collectively–and continually, too.

  5. Congratulations, Leslie!

    What a beautiful magazine this is. I haven’t read all of it yet (and appreciate you highlighting certain poems to pay attention to) but it is lovely. I can almost feel it as if it was in printed form!

    Thanks for sharing this great news!
    Beth

  6. I hadn’t seen this online journal before, Leslie. Thanks for the reading suggestions, though I liked yours best.I admire your light touch with “Planet Burning”. Now those five children are all of us!

  7. Hi Jane, Thank you for your cogent comment. It is really nice to hear from you! Leslie

  8. Congratulations, Leslie. I love your poem. You have captured a potentially dangerous situation with artistry and simplicity while conveying a deeper meaning about human impact on our planet. Thank you for sharing.

Comments are closed.