Orion Celebrates Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and Orion has a deep and rich history of publishing poems that work to bridge nature and culture. We’re happy to share some of our favorites Continue reading
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The Poetry of ‘Feral Atlas’
POETRY IS THE ART OF PLAYING with words. Words artfully used invoke feelings, both sensation and emotion. They turn common sense upside down and recharge solidarities. They show us how to Continue reading
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Aimee Nezhukumatathil Reflects on Five Years as Poetry Editor
“The land knows you, even when you are lost.” I’ve lost track of the times I’ve thought of this sentence from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass since I first became Orion’s poetry Continue reading
Advisors
Orion’s Advisors are a volunteer committee made up of outstanding representatives of the magazine’s mission. It is composed of people whose work is representative of Orion; who are recognized for excellence Continue reading
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Eleven Poetry Anthologies Handpicked for Orion Readers
EACH MONTH, Orion’s poetry editor, Camille Dungy, and friends recommend poetry collections they think our readers might enjoy. This month we’re recommending a host of anthologies, and with them an Continue reading