Poem ‘Invitation’ Included in New Anthology

Sandra Hosking’s poem, “Invitation,” was recently published in a new poetry anthology, titled Presence, published by Willowdown Books.

Edited by UK-based poet Trevor Maynard, the volume features the work of 67 writers from around the world. More than 80 poems explore themes of birth, life, and death. Poetry contest winners include “as one” by Michael J. Keeley and runner-up “Way Down” by Megan Wildhood.

Presence is available on Amazon in several formats.

Invitation

By Sandra Hosking

Bring forth your strange.
Welcome the inexplicable.
Show it to the sitting room.
Offer it a cold glass of lemonade
Or boysenberry wine.
Ask how it likes the spring
And where it plans to summer.
But do not ask the awesome
To explain itself.

Sandra Hosking, MFA, is a Pushcart-nominated poet, playwright, and photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. Her work has appeared in The Ana, Red Ogre Review, The Elevation Review, Havik, Black Lion Review, and more. Explore her poems.