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David B. Prather

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Thus far, I have three poetry collections under my belt. I've had poems published in many journals, including New Ohio Review, Prairie Schooner, Poet Lore, Potomac Review, Seneca Review, etc. Website: www.davidbprather.com

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My other two poems in Phylum Press, Issue 4: Corkscrew Willow!

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Two of my poems in Phylum Press, Issue 4: Corkscrew Willow!

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Arthur Smith Poetry Prize - 2025 The results are in for Madville's 2025 Arthur Smith Poetry Prize, judged by Jeff Hardin. Also here you will find the short list.

I'm still reeling. I won the Arthur Smith Poetry Prize from Madville Publishing with my collection, A Heart That Stretches the Length of the Body!

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Frigg | Winter 2025-2026 | Bread Scattered Upon the Water | David B. Prather Bread Scattered Upon the Water, poetry by David B. Prather

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Frigg | Winter 2025-2026 | Time Lapse | David B. Prather Time Lapse, poetry by David B. Prather

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Frigg | Winter 2025-2026 | My father has a hole in his heart | David B. Prather My father has a hole in his heart, poetry by David B. Prather

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Simple Supper by David B. Prather Simple Supper My mother made mac-n-cheese without any showy breadcrumbs. It was simple—boiled pasta and Velveeta cubed with a paring knife. I loved to stir the pot, watch those pale orange chunks m…

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New poem in One Art!

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I think the neighbor's Santa had too much eggnog...

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1:22 a.m.

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New poem in #RedBranchReview ! Big thanks to the editors for including my work with so many talented writers!

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Reading at the MAC last night (Renee Nicholson in the hug!❤️).

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From Friday to Monday.

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November 8, Parkersburg, WV, my yard is awash with violets, and my white lilac is covered in lush bloom clusters. And snow is forecast for Monday, November 10. Hmmm...

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I love when my dogwood turns wine red and my white lilac blooms in late October...

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Climate curiosity in Parkersburg, WV.

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Now I just need square pants!

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After reading about it, I may not be either an extrovert or an introvert. I may be an otrovert. How about you?

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New poem, "Spiders of the Afterlife," in Chiron Review!

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I Am Only Part of the Story - Cutleaf Journal —after Excursion into Philosophy by Edward Hopper

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New poems up in Cutleaf!

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What an honor to included in the latest issue of Mantis!

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Spent a glorious birthday at #WildscresRetreat ( #TableRockWritersWorkshop ) in Northh Carolina!

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It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my third poetry collection!

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It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my second poetry collection!

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It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my first poetry collection!

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The moss rose are getting ready to show off, and the balsam (which came up in a crack in the driveway) is hearty!

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I planted late, so here's my first moss rose.

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