Half-Life (or what it feels like to finally have something published after two years)

Well, I said I hopefully had some good news coming and here it is!

My poem, Half-Life, has been honored with publication in the inaugural issue of Mental Rhythm Magazine. I don’t write much poetry these days, but I’m trying to flow more in that direction and see what happens. Half-Life is, I think, the first poem I’ve ever had published, if you don’t count the two pieces from the early ‘00s that were released in an anthology from a “we’ll publish you as long as you buy one of the books” places. Shrug. I was naive back then, what can I say?

Anyway…..Half-Life is out in the world now. Do be aware that it alludes to attempted suicide and please do not read it if you will find that upsetting.

This is my first piece published since When May Came was released in 2020. I am hoping to have more pieces out there soon; I still have two short stories out on submission with a variety of journals.

It’s a bit weird to have something published after so long, but these past couple of years have been weird, so it all tracks, I guess. Imposter syndrome is a very real thing, though.

You can read Half-Life here: Half-Life. And don’t forget to check out the other wonderful pieces from talented authors in this issue as well.

Be safe, be kind, and have a great day!