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@ellecantwell.bsky.social

writer, wanderer, theatre person Associate Poetry Editor at Identity Theory Jeff Marks Memorial Poetry Prize Pushcart Prize nominated

"I try to create space for myself to find rest for the body and freedom for the mind—two things mothers have no time for. Sitting down to write poems is a mental and physical embodiment of exactly this." An interview with Vic Nogay (Naming a Dying Thing) by Justin Aoba.

Interview: Vic Nogay on Naming a Dying Thing

Writing, for me, is defiance of all mothers must or should do. It is my intention to be and do less than is expected or demanded of me, and to be all the happier and healthier for it.

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“…and i willed your heartbeat, that little song…” Oh, these exquisite poems by @ellecantwell.bsky.social in @rfpress.bsky.social!❤️❤️

Roi Fainéant Press SUBS ARE OPEN, BAYBEE!@rfpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Finally, the poetry party can start! “anthem” by Elle Cantwell @ellecantwell.bsky.social made me cry, not gonna lie. Read this beautiful piece about the ‘odyssey’ of childbirth and the absolute devotion of motherhood when it feels all so in the balance. Sunday 7/26.

I MOSTLY COOED AND SLEPT LIKE SOME SORT OF DRUNKEN DOVE PAST MIDNIGHT INTO SATURDAY. SO WHEN IT WAS TIME TO DESCEND FROM MY MARSHMALLOW CLOUD TO THE BATTLEFIELD