Author: dcd1981

“Poem for Katie, Queen of Ohio #37”, “Poem for Katie, Queen of Ohio #38”, and “Poem for Katie, Queen of Ohio #39” have all been accepted for publication by Cactifur.

“War Commentary #17” has been accepted for publication by Bitterzoet.

In his series of poems, Demaree beautifully crafts a dark and vivid depiction of the Trump presidency. But even though it’s dark, Demaree doesn’t want to wallow in his fears and worries. He’s chosen his craft to be his weapon against the faults he finds with this administration, and it becomes clear that as long as Trump remains president, the number of “Fires” will keep growing.

You can read the whole review right here.

“As poet, as protestor, Demaree uses his voice and his art to do what many might not have the courage to do and he does so carefully, craftily, withholding no criticism where it is due. ”  Here’s the whole review: https://afterthepause.com/2017/12/12/review-of-a-fire-without-light/

“[the flight is the show]” has been accepted for publication by unbroken.

“The Routine: Glass of Water”, “The Routine: Spill the Water”, and “The Routine: Leave the Towels” have all been accepted for publication by Straight Forward.

“[call it what you will]” and “[you can take apart the couch]” have both been accepted for publication by The Wire’s Dream.

“A Night So Beautiful We Had to Burn Down the Senator’s House #57” has been accepted for publication by where is the river.

“[the plush piles]”, “[every place is somewhere else]”, and “[one candle]” have all been accepted for publication by The Round.

“Emily As I Don’t Care Who Sees” and “Emily As We Gobble Sparks” have both been accepted for publication by Thirteen Myna Birds.