Tag Archives: Writing Poetry

New work in Eye to the Telescope, In Parentheses

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

Hello, All, I’m delighted to share that my poem, “The Sea Shares Her Origin Story” found a home in Eye to the Telescope 42, an issue devoted entirely to the sea and edited by Akua Lezli Hope. It’s an honor … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Poem #11

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

I was wholly unprepared to check the mail and find a college admissions brochure for my sixteen-year old daughter on Day 11. I imagine in the best of times it’s a bit jarring–I mean, she’s in tenth grade, you know … Continue reading →

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Pandemic poem #7

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

As an introvert and a homebody, at first I wasn’t super distressed to work from home. But after the first week or so I realized that it’s never especially quiet at home; even before the day begins, when everyone is … Continue reading →

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Arthurian Things: A Collection of Poems, now available!

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Melissa Ridley Elmes

I am thrilled to announce that Arthurian Things: A Collection of Poems is now available! Here’s what it looks like: You can buy it here (Preferred, support independent publishers!): https://www.mythmart.com/product-page/arthurian-things-a-collection-of-poems and here: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1652488510?pf_rd_p=ab873d20-a0ca-439b-ac45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=HNP7HBQ7HCT1911Z9Z1M and here: Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arthurian-things-melissa-ridley-elmes/1136276779?ean=9781652488514 … Continue reading →

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