Spring 2026
Issue Published January 19, 2026

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:

Mary Oliver wrote that “Poetry is a life-cherishing force.” This new year has brought us devastating storms, a country unmoored from moral clarity, filled with scandal, shame and political upheavals. Within this potpourri assemblage of poems, we offer you words of hope, slice of life stories, a celebration of nature, as well as poetry of witness. Our Spring 2026 issue includes some new voices and fresh perspectives. To accommodate the wealth of work we received, the editors decided to accept a single poem from each author to allow broader representation. We invite you to visit our pages and find solace within our shared love of language.

 
Kate, Laura, Jennifer

2. Poems & Art:

Kate Aver Avraham
Laura Bayless
Gary Beck
Tanya Long Bennett
Raphael Block
Jeff Burt
Scott Caputo
Lin Wen Chao
Joe Cottonwood
Dolo Diaz
Matthew Duffy
Louis Efron
R. Gerry Fabian
Vern Fein
Diane Frank
John Grey
Heather Griffith
Lynn M. Hansen
Nancy Haskett
Victor Henry
Yvonne Jayne
Gracie Jones
Louise Kantro
Helga Kidder
Jennifer Lagier
Celia Lawren
David Anson Lee
John Leonard
George Lober
Ava Mack
Corey Mesler
Judith Mikesch-McKenzie
Frank Modica
MJ Moore
Richard King Perkins II
Mary Kay Rummel
Mylo Schaaf
Dale Scherfling
Hibah Shabkhez
Robin Shepard
Edward Michael Supranowicz
Mark Tulin
Nanci Woody
Tara Zafft
 
 

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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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Submission Period for the Fall 2026 issue: Fall - May 1 through July 1.Theme: Landscapes. Please submit only once during a submission period. and review submission guidelines prior to sending your work.

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