#Cindy Veach

[revmeg]

...even eclipsed,       half full, halfway, you are not a fraction.       Nothing is ever missing. You are not a part, a slice,        hangnail, silver, morsel, crescent, quarter, waning,         or halfhearted.  You are sum,        whole, all there--

from “Dear Moon” in Her Kind: Poems by Cindy Veach, p. 13

[whisperthatruns]

I’m not sure about this gift. This tangle of dried roots curled into a fist. This gnarl I’ve let sit for weeks beside the toaster and cookbooks on a bed of speckled granite. What am I waiting for? Online I find Rose of Jericho prayers and rituals for safe birth, well-being, warding off the evil eye. At first I thought I’d buy some white stones, a porcelain bowl. But I didn’t and I didn’t. I don’t believe in omens. This still fist of possibility all wrapped up in itself. There it sat through the holidays, into the New Year. Through all the days I’ve been gone. Dormant. But today, in an inch of water, out of curiosity, I awakened the soul of Jericho. Limb by limb it unfolded and turned moss green. It reminded me of the northwest, its lush undergrowth, how twice despite the leaden clouds, the rain, I found happiness there. From tumbleweed to lush fern flower, reversible, repeatable. And what am I to make of this? Me, this woman who doesn’t believe. Doesn’t take anything on faith. I won’t let it rot. I’ll monitor the water level. Keep the mold at bay. I tend things, but I do not pray.

Cindy Veach, “Rose of Jericho”

[writernotwaiting]

Rose of Jericho by Cindy Veach

I’m not sure about this gift. This tangle of dried roots curled into a fist. This gnarl

I’ve let sit for weeks beside the toaster and cookbooks on a bed of speckled granite.

What am I waiting for? Online I find Rose of Jericho prayers and rituals for safe birth,

well-being, warding off the evil eye. At first I thought I’d buy some white stones,

a porcelain bowl. But I didn’t and I didn’t. I don’t believe in omens. This still fist

of possibility all wrapped up in itself. There it sat through the holidays, into the New Year.

Through all the days I’ve been gone. Dormant. But today, in an inch of water,

out of curiosity, I awakened the soul of Jericho. Limb by limb it unfolded

and turned moss green. It reminded me of the northwest, its lush undergrowth,

how twice despite the leaden clouds, the rain, I found happiness there.

From tumbleweed to lush fern flower, reversible, repeatable. And what am I

to make of this? Me, this woman who doesn’t believe. Doesn’t take anything on faith. I won’t

let it rot. I’ll monitor the water level. Keep the mold at bay. I tend things, but I do not pray.

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@incredifishface @pedeka @sarabeth72 @darklittlestories @ache-and-hunger @iamhisgloriouspurpose @anastasiaoftheironwood @angelsseb @indomitablemegnolia

[slateblueearthbelow]

It reminded me of the northwest, its lush undergrowth,

how twice despite the leaden clouds, the rain, I found happiness there.

From tumbleweed to lush fern flower, reversible, repeatable. And what am I

to make of this? Me, this woman who doesn’t believe. Doesn’t take anything on faith. I won’t

let it rot. I’ll monitor the water level. Keep the mold at bay. I tend things, but I do not pray.

Rose of Jericho | Cindy Veach

[snapoetry]

Cindy Veach // Rose of Jericho

[brentbill]

...I tend things, but I do not pray.

Rose of Jericho

by Cindy Veach

I’m not sure about this gift. This tangle of dried roots curled into a fist. This gnarl

I’ve let sit for weeks beside the toaster and cookbooks on a bed of speckled granite.

What am I waiting for? Online I find Rose of Jericho prayers and rituals for safe birth,

well-being, warding off the evil eye. At first I thought I’d buy some white stones,

a porcelain bowl. But I didn’t and I didn’t. I don’t believe in omens. This still fist

of possibility all wrapped up in itself. There it sat through the holidays, into the New Year.

Through all the days I’ve been gone. Dormant. But today, in an inch of water,

out of curiosity, I awakened the soul of Jericho. Limb by limb it unfolded

and turned moss green. It reminded me of the northwest, its lush undergrowth,

how twice despite the leaden clouds, the rain, I found happiness there.

From tumbleweed to lush fern flower, reversible, repeatable. And what am I

to make of this? Me, this woman who doesn’t believe. Doesn’t take anything on faith. I won’t

let it rot. I’ll monitor the water level. Keep the mold at bay. I tend things, but I do not pray.

[creative-salem]

Word Up Next Writers Events - March & April 2017

Word Up Next

Word Up Next is a listing of writers’ events in Salem and nearby towns. Want to add something to the calendar? Email susanna.baird@gmail.com. 

  Monday, March 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Witch City Writers Group Meet up and Write, Atomic Cafe, 268 Cabot St., Beverly

Let’s set aside some time to do some writing. Please bring a current project to work on. A prompt will be provided for anyone who requests one. To RSVP or request a prompt, visit www.meetup.com/Witch-City-Writers-Group/events/.

  Monday, March 6, 7-10 p.m.

Blue Room Sessions Open Mic Featuring Brendan Connolly, White Rose Coffeehouse, 56 Central Square, Lynn

Salem writer Brendan Connolly has published several chapbooks of flash fiction and poetry.

Tuesday, March 7, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, March 7, 5-8 p.m.

Book Launch Signing with Lisa Sugarman, Spirit of ’76 Bookstore, 107 Pleasant St., Marblehead

Marblehead’s Lisa Sugarman will launch her new book “Untying Parent Anxiety” at a special release day signing.

  Tuesday, March 7, 7-8 p.m.

The Writer in Your Neighborhood, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

Athenaeum members, and perhaps other local writers who are authors, will share samples of their work. Hosted by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University.

  Wednesday, March 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Longform Writers’ Group

Writers swap essays, memoir, and fiction and gather monthly to provide feedback. We usually meet the second Tuesday of the month, but will meet the first Wednesday in March. For more information, email susanna.baird@gmail.com.

  Tuesday, March 14, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m.

Author Talk: Don Kaplan, Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead

Author Don Kaplan discusses his mystery, “The Devil’s Jury.”

    Wednesday, March 15, 6-7:30 p.m.

Book Signing with Julie Lekstrom Himes, Spirit of ’76 Bookstore, 107 Pleasant St., Marblehead

Julie Lekstrom Himes will be at the bookstore to sign copies of her new book, “Mikhail and Margarita.”

  Saturday, March 18, 10 .m. – 3 p.m.

Scribbler’s Ink Prompt-Writing Workshop, Nahant

Join us for a day of practice writing where you will write in response to prompts designed to awaken your lost or hibernating creative voice through a series of tools and exercises. $80 includes workshop, catered lunch, snacks and beverages. www.scribblersink.com

  Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

North Shore Poets’ Forum: Topic TBA, Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex. St., Beverly

Each meeting of the North Shore Poets’ Forum features a presentation on a poet, movement or form that should be of general interest to members. After the program, members are encouraged to bring an original poem and six to 10 copies for members to offer gentle critique. For more information, visit nspoetsforum.wordpress.com.

  Sunday, March 19, 2-4 p.m.

Poetry Salon with Claire Keyes on Claudia Rankine, Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead

Please join Marblehead poet and Salem State University Professor Emerita Claire Keyes for a lively discussion of poet Claudia Rankine.

  Monday, March 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Witch City Writers Group Writing Workshop, $2, Fogg Room, Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly

Please note: This workshop is limited to 12 people, and writers are chosen in advance to receive feedback. Visit www.meetup.com/Witch-City-Writers-Group/events/ to register. $2.

  Monday, March 20, 7-8 p.m.

82 Main Poetry Series: J.D. Scrimgeour and Cindy Veach, Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody

The Peabody Institute Library and Mass Poetry have partnered to host of series of monthly poetry readings in the library’s historic Sutton Room. Writer J.D. Scrimgeour, whose personal essays and poetry often focus on class and education, serves as coordinator of Salem State’s Creative Writing program. Poet Cindy Veach’s debut collection, “Gloved Against Blood,” will be published this fall.

  Tuesday, March 21, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, March 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Salem Writers’ Group, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University, and meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

  Tuesday, March 28, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, March 28, 7-9 p.m.

Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month upstairs in the Salem Athenaeum. “The Pipe” is a space to read poetry, yours or others, and discuss everything from the price of tea in China to quantum particles (as long as it relates back to poetry). All styles of poetry are welcome.

  Tuesday, March 28, 7:30-9 p.m.

Salem State Writers Series: John D’Agata, The Underground, Ellison Campus Center, 352 Lafayette St., North Campus, Salem State University

American essayist John D’Agata has spent two decades exploring the essay through a series of innovative, informative and expansive anthologies. D’Agata directs the Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa, where he also teaches creative writing.

  Sunday, April 2, 2-4 p.m.

Favorite Poems, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

Inspired by Robert Pinsky’s Favorite Poem Project, the Athenaeum Writing Committee is hosting a Favorite Poem reading to celebrate National Poetry Month. You don’t need to bring a poem to attend, just your ears. The event is free and open to the public. Please direct queries to J.D. Scrimgeour (jdscrimgeour@gmail.com).

  Monday, April 3, 7-8 p.m.

82 Main Poetry Series: Moira Linehan and Mary Pinard , Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody

The Peabody Institute Library and Mass Poetry have partnered to host of series of monthly poetry readings in the library’s historic Sutton Room. Moira Linehan has authored two collections, one chronicling the loss of her husband, the other her battle with breast cancer. Mary Pinard’s “Portal” explores a story of familial loss and its environmental echo.

  Tuesday, April 4, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, April 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Salem Writers’ Group, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University, and meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

  Wednesday, April 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Witch City Writers Group Writing Workshop, $2, Second Floor, Beverly Historical Society, 117 Cabot St., Beverly

Please note: This workshop is limited to 15 people, and writers are chosen in advance to receive feedback. Visit www.meetup.com/Witch-City-Writers-Group/events/ to register. $2.

  Wednesday, April 5, 7-8 p.m.

Get to Know the Festival Poets: Louise Gluck, Second Floor, Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody

In conjunction with the Mass Poetry Festival (Salem, May 5-7), poet and Pine Manor College Prof. Jennifer Jean is leading a four-week discussion series exploring the work of four festival poets. This week’s poet, Louise Gluck, won the 2014 National Book Award for Poetry for her collection “Faithful and Virtuous Night.”

  Tuesday, April 11, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Wednesday, April 12, 7-8 p.m.

Get to Know the Festival Poets: Kazim Ali, Second Floor, Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody

In conjunction with the Mass Poetry Festival (Salem, May 5-7), poet and Pine Manor College Prof. Jennifer Jean is leading a four-week discussion series exploring the work of four festival poets. This week’s writer, Kazim Ali, is a poet, novelist, essayist and professor at Oberlin College and the University of Southern Maine.

  Wednesday, April 12, 7:30-9 p.m.

Salem State Writers Series: Perry Glasser, Viking Hall Room 123, Central Campus, Salem State University, 71C Loring Ave.

Emeritus Prof. Perry Glasser is an award-winning, frequently anthologized memoirist, novelist, and short fiction writer. He has been a contributing editor of the North American Review since 1994.

  Tuesday, April 18, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, April 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Salem Writers’ Group, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University, and meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

  Wednesday, April 19, 7-8 p.m.

Get to Know the Festival Poets: Rigoberto Gonzales, Second Floor, Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody

In conjunction with the Mass Poetry Festival (Salem, May 5-7), poet and Pine Manor College Prof. Jennifer Jean is leading a four-week discussion series exploring the work of four festival poets. This week’s writer, Rigoberto Gonzalez, has authored four books of poetry and is the recipient of several awards , including the American Book Award and the Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award.

  Thursday, April 20, 7:30-9 p.m.

Salem State University Annual Graduate Student Reading, Martin Luther King, Jr., Room, Ellison Campus Center, North Campus, 1 Meier Drive

This reading spotlights students in SSU’s graduate writing program, who are some of the North Shore’s up-and-coming writers. Among the readers will be students completing their masters theses including Joe McGurn, Jessica Tower, and Marianne Curcio, as well as Soundings East editors M.P. Carver and Cathy Fahey.

  Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

North Shore Poets’ Forum: , Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex. St., Beverly

Celebration of National Poetry Month, with readings by the winners of the Naomi Cherkofsky Contest, followed by Open Mic. For more information, visit nspoetsforum.wordpress.com.

  Monday, April 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Witch City Writers Group Writing Workshop, $2, Fogg Room, Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly

Please note: This workshop is limited to 12 people, and writers are chosen in advance to receive feedback. Visit www.meetup.com/Witch-City-Writers-Group/events/ to register. $2.

  Tuesday, April 25, 8:40-11:30 a.m.

Writers’ Open Studio, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Athenaeum opens exclusively for writers to work in a serene environment. Bring your laptop or pen and paper and leave the distractions at the door.

  Tuesday, April 25, 7-9 p.m.

Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month upstairs in the Salem Athenaeum. “The Pipe” is a space to read poetry, yours or others, and discuss everything from the price of tea in China to quantum particles (as long as it relates back to poetry). All styles of poetry are welcome.

  Wednesday, April 26, 7-8 p.m.

Get to Know the Festival Poets: Cornelius Eady  Second Floor, Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody

In conjunction with the Mass Poetry Festival (Salem, May 5-7), poet and Pine Manor College Prof. Jennifer Jean is leading a four-week discussion series exploring the work of four festival poets. This week’s writer, Cornelius Eady, is the author of eight books of poetry and co-founder of Cave Canem, a summer workshop/retreat for African American poets.

  Thursday, April 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Young Adult Writing for All Ages, Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St.

In this 5-week course, we’ll discuss the basics of YA writing, story elements, character development, and achieving the right tone for your audience. Matt Phillion, author of the YA series The Indestructibles, will be the instructor. $70, contact info@salemathenaeum.net for registration information.

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Octocog’s North Shore Restaurant Round Up – Winter 2017

Kokeshi seems to be nearing completion as the finishing touches are applied. The inside sports some killer murals, hanging vines, and a classic Kung-Fu arcade game. Just this week, Steez Design, of...

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Salem Event – Salem’s So Sweet Ice Sculptures 2017

The 2017 Salem’s So Sweet Ice Sculpture Install and lighting by Retonica was a huge success! Thanks to Salem Main Streets, Destination Salem and Salem Chamber for bringing this wonderful annual wi...

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Media Gallery – Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Wine Festival 2017

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Salem’s So Sweet 2017 information

Feb. 10 through Feb. 12, 2017! Salem Main Streets, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Destination Salem, and local retailers, restaurants, and businesses invite you to attend the 15th annual Salem’s ...

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Word Up Next Writers Events – March & April 2017 was originally published on Creative Salem

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June 9

Math may be my nemesis, but I get this. June 9 Today's #PoetryLotD comes from "You Would Be Forgiven in Thinking That You Can See the Whole of the Moon" by @cindy_veach in ‏@SugarHouseRev http://bit.ly/2EZSdO3 Pic: Unsplash #SmallPress #JuneCC

You Would Be Forgiven in Thinking That You Can See the Whole of the Moon Cindy Veach

Math may be my nemesis, but I get this.

Source URL: https://www.sugarhousereview.com/copy-of-current-issue-sneak-peek-4 Photo by Nick Owuor (astro.nic.visuals) on Unsplash

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Rose of Jericho

I’m not sure about this gift. This tangle of dried roots curled into a fist. This gnarl

I’ve let sit for weeks beside the toaster and cookbooks on a bed of speckled granite.

What am I waiting for? Online I find Rose of Jericho prayers and rituals for safe birth,

well-being, warding off the evil eye. At first I thought I’d buy some white stones,

a porcelain bowl. But I didn’t and I didn’t. I don’t believe in omens. This still fist

of possibility all wrapped up in itself. There it sat through the holidays, into the New Year.

Through all the days I’ve been gone. Dormant. But today, in an inch of water,

out of curiosity, I awakened the soul of Jericho. Limb by limb it unfolded

and turned moss green. It reminded me of the northwest, its lush undergrowth,

how twice despite the leaden clouds, the rain, I found happiness there.

From tumbleweed to lush fern flower, reversible, repeatable. And what am I

to make of this? Me, this woman who doesn’t believe. Doesn’t take anything on faith. I won’t

let it rot. I’ll monitor the water level. Keep the mold at bay. I tend things, but I do not pray.

CINDY VEACH

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Elegy for No Grandfathers

Elegy for No Grandfathers

            —after Melody S. Gee

The first grandchild touches the picture and remembers a backyard tea party interrupted by news of a faraway grandfather’s death.

The second grandchild touches the picture and remembers a man shaking a rake clotted with leaves and screaming—get out of the street.

The rest of the grandchildren touch the picture, in no particular order, and recall nothing.

None of…

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Knowing they're my favorite, he brings red gerberas to the settlement meeting.       Guilt schleps them back to my apartment. Guilt places them in the living room...        I decide to help them die....

from “He Punishes Me with Flowers” in Her Kind: Poems by Cindy Veach, p. 61

[revmeg]

When is leaving justified? One part eggshell to to parts love? Two parts eggshell to one part love?

from “Spell” in Her Kind: Poems by Cindy Veach, p. 59

[revmeg]

...In my country divorce is legal. And books about magic aren't evil. But if I file for divorce I'm a bitch.        But if I file for divorce I'm a witch.        There doesn't need to be a reason...

from “Watching the News in My Attorney’s Waiting Room” in Her Kind: Poems by Cindy Veach, p. 50

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“For Leaving” by Cindy Veach

After miles of his words coming at me over the Bluetooth I pass a haymow close to the road. One cow lying don. Lying against it. One upright, grazing. One measured word after the other he makes his case against me in the name of his love. I notice  the soft-bristled hair above their lips, how round their eyes are and I want to say doe-like as I fight hard not to say what I’ve always said. Oh lovely calm cows in the muddy snow beside a hill of hay that makes its on heat.

[revmeg]

Load a tumbler  with ice to the brim... ...take it as cold as it can come and still pass down your throat. Repeat after me: 'Please hurt my teeth. Leak into the places where the enamel is weak. Hurt me.' Eight eight-ounce glasses every day until your heart goes numb until you can stand in front of him and say that cold word cold.

from “Practice the Spell: Divorce” in Her Kind: Poems by Cindy Veach, p. 42

[revmeg]

...I've been scared to death my whole life: the girl who crept into her parents' bedroom        convinced her hysterical heart as galloping toward the finish line. I'm fluent        in fear... ....It's been a lifetime of crossing on Walk, annual checkups, sensible         shoes, swimming only in pools, killing every spider. This is why I stayed married        and stayed married, decades of eggshells and gaslighting...

from “In Search Of” in Her Kind: Poems by Cindy Veach, p. 38-39