I’m delighted, as the appointed Washington State Poet Laureate, to begin documenting the width and breadth and vibrancy of our poetry. \u00a0We may live in the far field “in the corner missed by the mower” (from Roethke’s namesake poem), but Washington is, by any measure, a vital center for poetry in the United States. \u00a0I look forward to letting our poetry speak for itself here.<\/p>\n
You can expect several new poems each week, all by poets who live and write in Washington. I hope this will become a place you visit often for news of the kind you can’t find on the front page. \u00a0Expect a wide range of concerns and voices and styles. \u00a0I’ll also plan on occasion to include updates about poetry-related events, some of my experiences traveling all 39 counties, and perhaps a few guest posts.<\/p>\n
You may post your responses here, or if you like, contact me at poet@humanities.org\u00a0with questions or comments or suggestions. \u00a0Do you have an event or a link to contribute? Please let me know. \u00a0I will also accept poetry submissions for The Far Field from current Washington State residents. \u00a0Though I can’t promise you publication here, I look forward to reading your work. \u00a0Please refer to the “About” section for guidelines.<\/p>\n
I want to thank Humanities Washington<\/a> and the Washington State Arts Commission<\/a> who sponsor the Washington State Poet Laureate program and who have demonstrated their belief that poetry is a necessary part of a thriving community. I’m proud to live in a state that supports the arts and humanities.<\/p>\n Kathleen Flenniken<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’m delighted, as the appointed Washington State Poet Laureate, to begin documenting the width and breadth and vibrancy of our poetry. \u00a0We may live in the far field “in the corner missed by the mower” (from Roethke’s namesake poem), but … Continue reading