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Shō Poetry Journal

Established in 2002, revived in 2023

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Nazifa Islam

Audio Feature: Nazifa Islam (Shō No. 4)

Jun 8, 2024 · Shō Poetry Journal

The sirens—remembering—often sing to me / of my own deathwish.

Publishing Stats

Since our revival issue was published in Summer 2023:

260

Poems Published

170

Total Poets Published

62

Audio Features Published

28

Poems Nominated for Prizes

1

Poem chosen for inclusion in Best Spiritual Literature

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