Joanne the Poet - The Poetry of Joanne M. Clarkson

Not Black or Native. Daring to Become Other Even for an Evening

I am so thrilled to have my poem “The Girl Who Wore Cedar” in the recently released WA129 Anthology put together by Washington poet laureate Tod Marshall.  This is a…Read More »

My Poetry Manuscript “The Fates” Wins Bright Hill Press’ Annual Contest

I am thrilled to announce that my poetry book, “The Fates,” has won Bright Hill Press’ annual competition!  It will be published spring 2017.  Bright Hill is located in Treadwell,…Read More »

30 Poems During November!

I have pledged to write a poem a day this month!  This is a gift to myself, allowing time to do one of the things I love best.  This Marathon…Read More »

Living Like a Poet

Living Like a Poet Joanne M. Clarkson, October 2016   Poets find truth and beauty in the most unlikely places. Focus on something, anything, in front of you right now:…Read More »