Poetry Magazine
November 2025Subscribe
Subscribe
Light blue cover for the November 2025 issue of POETRY with the word POETRY in a grid, composed of black letters in various designs.Cover for the October 2025 issue of POETRY magazine.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Magazine
November 2025Subscribe
Subscribe
Light blue cover for the November 2025 issue of POETRY with the word POETRY in a grid, composed of black letters in various designs.Cover for the October 2025 issue of POETRY magazine.
Poetry Foundation
Cover for Poetry Magazine, March 1981

March 1981

 
  • Philip Appleman
  • James Dickey
  • Lawrence Kearney
  • Mekeel McBride
  • Sharon Shinn
Table of Contents

From this Issue

Poem

poetry-magazine

Deborah Burning a Doll Made of House-Wood

Read More
Poem

poetry-magazine

Young Woman on the Flying Trapeze

Read More
Poem

poetry-magazine

Portrait of the Artist as a Nice Guy

Read More
halloween 2025 tote bag campaign

Table of Contents

Five Poems from "Puella"
  • James L. Dickey
    • Deborah Burning a Doll Made of House-Wood
  • Jane Shore
    • Young Woman on the Flying Trapeze
    • Sleeping Beauty
    • Tender Acre
    • Literature
  • Lawrence Kearney
    • Portrait of the Artist as a Nice Guy
    • Elegy ("At the door of your room...")
  • Kathryn Terrill
    • The Darker Side of Mary Worth
  • William Wilborn
    • The Disconsolate Cowboy
    • For Aunt Lizzie
  • Sharon Shinn
    • Student Union
  • Gary Young
    • Monday
    • Tornado Watch, Bloomington, Indiana
    • Loch Lomond
  • Mekeel McBride
    • Aubade
    • Or Failing
    • Reversals on a Day That Begins with Rain
  • Philip Appleman
    • The Voyage Home
Comment
  • Dave Smith
    • The Strength of James Dickey
CONTRIBUTORS
  • Philip Appleman
  • James L. Dickey
  • Lawrence Kearney
  • Mekeel McBride
  • Sharon Shinn
  • Jane Shore
  • Dave Smith
  • Kathryn Terrill
  • William Wilborn
  • Gary Young
Black graphic with two canvas tote bags featuring pegasuses and text saying Totes for Poets in neon pink
  • Poems & Poets
    • Collections
    • Poem Guides
    • Poem of the Day
    • Poems
    • All Poems
    • Poets
    • All Poets
  • Topics & Themes
    • Adults
    • Children
    • Education
    • Educators
    • Glossary of Poetic Terms
    • Teens
  • Features
    • About the Magazine
    • Advertise with Poetry

    • Articles
    • Books
    • Podcasts
    • Poetry Magazine

    • Poetry Magazine Archive

    • Submit to Poetry

    • Subscriptions
    • Video
  • Events & Programs
    • Awards
    • Events
    • All Past Events
    • Exhibitions
    • Grants
    • Library
    • Partnerships
    • Programs
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Give
    • Jobs
    • News
    • Our Team
    • Press Releases
    • Reports & Financials
    • Trustees
    • Visit
Poetry Foundation
FacebookInstagram
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Poetry Mobile App
  • 61 West Superior Street,
    Chicago, IL 60654
  • © 2025 Poetry Foundation
See a problem on this page?