Michael Schmeltzer was born and raised in Japan before moving to the US. His work includes the nonfiction book “A Single Throat Opens,” a collaborative lyric exploration of addiction and family. His debut “Blood Song” was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award for Poetry. He is a member of the Seattle7Writers, serves as President of Floating Bridge Press, and is a 2019 Jack Straw Fellow. A special thanks to Jack Straw for their support during the writing of this poem.
Yes, in the great war we massacred dogs. Afterward we ate them roasted over fires. Wag your […]
