These are the cages I keep where I harbor
all the damaged broken animals of my childhood.
They are not appropriate for rescue.
They will never stop cowering at an outstretched hand.
From “This Evergreen’s Locking Up Everyone Who’s Ever Laid a Finger on Me” by Sarah Frances Moran
Contributors: Thomas C. Dunn, John P. Kristofco, Sarah Frances Moran, Dan Seiters, Kayleigh Shoen, Eileen Ní Shuilleabháin, Shoshauna Shy
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Thank you so much for including me! Honored!
Sarah Francis Moran’s poetry is some of the best out there right now. I was incredibly moved by her piece in the current issue
Sarah Francis Moran……STRONG STUFF!
Oh, my heart.
Excellent poetry! The piece that struck me the most was by Sarah Frances Moran. Her poetry is raw, emotional, and pure literary genius.
Sarah Moran slays with so few words. Powerful image of an emotion which too many of us harbor.
Sarah Frances Moran is obviously a welcome addition to today’s poetry scene and should stay, as should any magazine putting her work out there. Bravo Crack the Spine.
Moran’s words are dark and beautiful.
Sarah’s poetry is visceral and touches the reader in places they didn’t realize they had.
I’ve recently devoured Sarah Francis Moran’s Evergreen, it was painfully beautiful and I found myself rushing through it because my brain couldn’t wait to read the next set of words. Thank you Crack the Spine for giving her amazing words a larger platform to reach even more hungry souls.
Sarah Moran writes fearless poetry. She is unembarrassed and unapologetic on some of the most difficult emotional subject matter. Her courage and vulnerability grab hold of my heart in every poem!
Sarah Frances Moran is testifying here. Valiant, deep poem.
sarah frances moran is an amazing poet. love evergreen so far! hope to see more coming!
Sarah Frances Moran is a courageous poet who tells the ugly, transcendent truth.