Spring 2021
Issue Published January 15, 2021

This issue is organized in two sections; scroll down the page or click the links below to jump to a section:

1. Introduction
2. Poems

1. Introduction

To Readers of Monterey Poetry Review:

The poetry in this Spring Issue of the Monterey Poetry Review explores the theme "below the surface" and features work from local, national, and international writers. Some of the poets whose poems have been included have appeared in previous issues. There are also poets who are appearing for the first time in the Review. Together, their writing presents a diversity of voices, styles, and perspectives.
 
It seems fitting, as we turn the corner on this year of pandemic, presidential election, political division, and so much loss, that we might now look forward to a revival of hope, renewed creativity, and harmony.
 
Stay safe and stay well!
 
Jennifer, Kate & Laura 
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Kate, Laura and Jennifer in Cambria, September 2019

 

2. Poems

• Jevin Lee Albuquerque
• Joan Ashworth-Ward
• Kate Aver Avraham
• Laura Bayless
• Robert Beveridge
• Jeff Burt
• Joe Cottonwood
• Vern Fein
• Jennifer Fenn
• Kari Ann Flickinger
• John Grey
• Lynn M. Hansen
• Victor Henry
• Louise Kantro
• Jennifer Lagier
• Kent Leatham
• Joanna Martin
• Tobias Maxwell
• William Minor
• Robert Nielsen
• Annie Obermeyer
• Carol Park
• Gerard Sarnat
• Dr. Pragya Suman
• Illia Thompson
• Jeff Tillery
• John Tustin
• Deborah Wenzler

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Editor's Note

Our vision is to publish art, photography and the highest quality of poetry online twice a year drawing on the talents of artists, photographers and poets, especially those in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

The Monterey Poetry Review is made possible by the following volunteers:

Dr. Jennifer Lagier Fellguth – Editor & Webmaster

Kate Aver Avraham -- Associate Editor
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Laura Bayless -- Associate Editor

Megan Lee – Founder
John Laue – Editor Emeritus
Nicole Henares – Editor Emeritus
Belen Arellano – Graphic Web Design

Learn more about us and how to submit: Click here.

NEW CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
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The submission period for poetry, photography and art for the Fall 2021 issue will open on April 1, 2021 and run through July 1, 2021. This is an unthemed issue.