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McKenzie Lynn Tozan

"How I linger to admire, admire, admire the things of this world that are kind." – Mary Oliver

Author: McKenzie

McKenzie Lynn Tozan lives and writes in Europe with her family, where she works as a full-time freelancer, poet, novelist, and book reviewer. She received her MFA in Poetry from Western Michigan University and her BA in English/BS in Education from Indiana University South Bend, where she began her work in publishing. Her poems have appeared in Rogue Agent, Whale Road Review, Young Ravens Review, The Birds We Piled Loosely, and Encore Magazine, among others; and her book reviews and essays have appeared on The Rumpus, Green Mountains Review, Memoir Mixtapes, Percolately, and Motherly, and more. When not writing, she enjoys reading, appreciating nature, and spending time with her husband and three children, splitting their time between Croatia and Chicago. For more, visit her at www.mckenzielynntozan.com.
— Poem of the Day Series, Reading —

Poem of the Day: Sylvia Plath

March 30, 2020

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. To start our week, here is a poem by Sylvia Plath, “Blackberrying,” which seems particularly fitting right now. Enjoy!… Read More Poem of the Day: Sylvia Plath

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Poems of the Day: Allan Peterson

March 27, 2020

Happy Friday, friends! To carry us into the weekend, here are several short poems by Allan Peterson, from his latest collection, THIS LUMINOUS. Enjoy!… Read More Poems of the Day: Allan Peterson

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Poem of the Day: Vievee Francis

March 26, 2020

Happy Thursday, friends! Here is today’s Poem of the Day: “Another Antipastoral” by Vievee Francis. Enjoy!… Read More Poem of the Day: Vievee Francis

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Poem of the Day: Rebecca Pelky

March 25, 2020

Happy Wednesday, friends! Here’s today’s Poem of the Day: “Radium Girl” by Rebecca Pelky. Enjoy!… Read More Poem of the Day: Rebecca Pelky

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A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—

March 23, 2020

Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.… Read More A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—

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Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel

March 17, 2020

Happy Tuesday. In memory of Ralph Angel tonight, here are several of his poems from his collection, YOUR MOON, from New Issues Poetry and Prose. Enjoy. … Read More Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel

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The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry

March 16, 2020

Happy Monday, friends! In an effort to share a little beauty during these difficult times, I’m bringing back my Poem of the Day series. Today: Jennifer Jackson Berry’s “I Lost Our Baby.” Enjoy.… Read More The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry

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AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.

March 2, 2020

Welcome to AWP 2020 week in San Antonio, Texas! Though I won’t be able to attend, I wanted to share my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the conference successfully, and my recommendations for this year’s top panels, readings, and new book releases. Enjoy! #AWP #AWP2020… Read More AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.

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Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween

October 27, 2019

“And the wife leaning out the window
with her hand extended, as in payment,
and the seeds
distinct, gold, calling”
– from Louise Glück’s “All Hallows.”
Enjoy! We have four more days until Halloween!… Read More Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween

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Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween

October 26, 2019

“Haunted, they say, believing
the soft, shifty
dunes are made up
of…” – from “Djinn” by Rae Armantrout. Enjoy! We have 5 more days until Halloween!… Read More Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween

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It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!

October 25, 2019

TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy! … Read More It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!

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Birthday Weekend Round-Up!

October 18, 2019

Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo! … Read More Birthday Weekend Round-Up!

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