The new issue of The Arkansas International just came out and it features a poem of mine called “Children’s Bible” inspired by my experiences growing up as a Pastor’s kid in a Protestant church but also just inspired by my own fatherhood and coming of age. It’s got some of the Bible’s Greatest Hits: Samson’s donkey’s jawbone, elephants in Noah’s Ark, angels with flaming swords, and so much more!
Also, pleasantly surprised to share this issue with mentor Jonathan Johnson and Poet Laureate Ted Kooser!
Also also, if you haven’t checked out The Arkansas International yet, you absolutely should. They are simply one of the best ‘new’ journals out there these days. Besides some gorgeous comics and visual art, each issue features some fantastic translations which more journals should publish more of.