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Jacob Schepers
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Poet, Co-Editor of @ballastjournal.bsky.social

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✨Contributor Features from ballast 3.4✨

Here’s Ted Jean with “Ecclesiastes”

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#TedJean
Text from Ted Jean’s poem “Ecclesiastes” from ballast issue 3.4. Black text in green background with silhouette of a frog in bottom left corner. Poem’s text reads as follows: you become aware of frog song on every hand the pond you know and those you don’t, the ditches the chorus seems to celebrate
December 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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✨Contributor Features from ballast 3.4✨ @jennajaco.bsky.social

Here’s Jenna Jaco with “That Couple”

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#JennaJaco
Excerpt from Jenna Jaco’s poem “That Couple.” Black text on red background with black image of two chairs and a table in bottom left corner.
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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I was overdue to update and refresh my website. Added a bunch of pics and links to poems and projects and all the things. Check it out, yeah?

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Jacob Schepers | PhD and MFA
The personal website of Jacob Schepers, PhD and MFA: Poet, Poetry Editor, and Educator.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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✨Contributor Features from ballast 3.4✨

Here’s Vivian Ia with “[camaraderie with the inevitable]” which is also one of our Pushcart nominees this awards season!

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December 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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✨Contributor Features from ballast 3.4✨

Here’s G Timothy Gordon with “Daliesque”

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December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Hey #ballast is a nonprofit journal, and if you support what we’re doing and would like to consider financially supporting us with a #givingtuesday donation, we hope you do. Every little bit helps us keep the lights on and the web hosting happy. Our donate link is at ballastjournal.com/donate.
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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✨Contributor Features from ballast 3.4✨

Here’s Connor Fisher with “The Contaminated Tongue”

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#ConnorFisher
November 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.4!

Here’s Geoffrey Detrani’s “Profanity’s Weight” @geoffreydetrani.bsky.social

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#GeoffreyDetrani
November 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.4!

Here’s Michael Daley, from “Lowering My Standards”

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November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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First dish prepped for Thanksgiving: cranberry relish.

Holiday shopping all done for my partner: check!
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.4!

Here’s Joel Chace, from “[Egress glitch]”

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#JoelChace
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.4 are rolling out!

Here’s Tom Phillips’ translation from the Bulgarian of Tzotcho Boyajiev’s poem “[and when the cart stops for me, drawn]”

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#TomPhillips
The image is a poster for a literary work, featuring a poem by Tzotcho Boyajiev, translated by Tom Phillips, published in ballast issue 3.4. The poster has a red background with black text and an illustration of a horse-drawn carriage.
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.4 are rolling out!

Here’s Jerome Berglund with one of this three text/visual pieces from the issue

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November 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Shameless ask incoming:

If you’re a fan of us, wanna show ballast some love and consider voting for us for @chillsubs.bsky.social ✨Best Lit Mag Awards✨??

Be sure to show all your other faves some love too 🤘🤘

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Welcome to Chill Subs' 3rd annual Community Favorites Best Lit Mag Awards! Vote for your favorite literary magazines and celebrate the publications that make our community thrive.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Co-editor Sara Judy introducing ballast 3.4 and our special “Remarks” feature on modernism

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November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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On Nov 12, the Franco Institute hosts editors from three leading university presses for an afternoon panel on academic publishing

2–3:30 p.m. | McKenna Hall Auditorium

No registration required—open to faculty, postdocs, and grad students.
Graphic announcing an academic publishing panel hosted by the Franco Family Institute at the University of Notre Dame. Text reads: “Join us November 12 for an Academic Publishing Panel. An afternoon session with three leading university press editors will be open to faculty, postdocs, and graduate students 2:00–3:30 p.m. in McKenna Hall Auditorium. No registration required.” Background features open books laid out in a grid pattern.
October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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ballast issue 3.4 (our last of 2025) is officially unleashed 🛸

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With Daniel Barbiero, Jerome Berglund, Joel Chace, Michael Daley, @geoffreydetrani.bsky.social, Connor Fisher, J. Freeborn, G Timothy Gordon, Vivian Ia, Jenna Jaco, Ted Jean, David Koehn…1/2
Cover image for ballast issue 3.4. Chalk drawing of three circles with white and red text saying “ballast 3.4 fall 2025”
October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s “Milorad Pavić, Landscape Painted with Tea” by Stephen Bett

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#StephenBett
The image is a digital graphic featuring a poem by Stephen Bett, with the title "STEPHEN BETT FROM 'Milorad Pavić, LANDSCAPE PAINTED WITH TEA'". The poem reads: "Milord, said the Creel, The Whip should flay onward, figure it out ward pls, no tight-worn braids Who could possibly smile a swoon yawn tame state of PoWorld" Below the poem, a stylized illustration of a mustache is displayed. In the bottom-right corner, the text "ballast 3.3" and "ballastjournal.com" are written. The background of the image is solid gray.
October 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s Carol Barrett with “Russian Knapweed”

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#CarolBarrett
The image is a poem titled "From 'Russian Knapweed'" by Carol Barrett, presented on a lavender background with black text and illustrations. *Title and Author* The title, "CAROL BARRETT FROM 'RUSSIAN KNAPWEED'", is prominently displayed at the top of the image in large, bold font. *Poem* The poem itself is written in smaller black text below the title: "Aster family, urn-shaped flower head, your thistle-top crown more lavender than lavender. Your bloom edible, though I won't rush to pluck a bouquet for my salad. Your puff of spindly petals tells me where to dig. Thank you for the signpost, sure guide for my weeding frenzy." *Illustrations* At the bottom center of the image, a simple line drawing depicts various plants and flowers, adding a touch of visual interest to the design. *Footer* In the bottom-right corner, the text "ballast 3.3" and "ballastjournal.com" are displayed in small black font.
October 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s Mary Beth Becker with “Comet”

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#MaryBethBecker
The image is a digital graphic featuring a poem by Mary Beth Becker, titled "From 'Comet'". The title is prominently displayed in large black text at the top left of the image. Below it, the poem is presented in smaller black text, reading: "you hurtling ragged raptorkiller catalyst rebelheart griefember awl punched through shroud-leather of ozone you lovedrowner you dirtkisser look down here again some of us are really trying" In the top-right corner, an abstract illustration of a comet is depicted in shades of yellow, gray, and white, with a subtle shadow effect. At the bottom left of the image, the text "ballast 3.3" and "ballastjournal.com" are displayed in small black font.
October 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s “Grace” by Kameryn Alexa Carter

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#KamerynAlexaCarter
The image is a digital graphic featuring a poem by Kameryn Alexa Carter, titled "From 'Grace'". The title is prominently displayed in large black text at the top of the image. - *Title and Author* - The title "KAMERYN ALEXA CARTER FROM 'GRACE'" is written in large black text at the top of the image. - *Poem* - The poem is presented in smaller black text below the title. - It reads: "Tucked in the eaves of the churchhouse, I still get the message. Still get it separated by the thin veil of the television, tarrying in the cybersanctuary. Fondue fountain free. Horoscopic heliotrope. Hagiographic haunt." - *Rosary Illustration* - A simple line drawing of a rosary is positioned to the right of the poem. - *Background and Footer* - The background of the image is a solid salmon color. - In the bottom-left corner, the text "ballast 3.3" and "ballastjournal.com" are displayed in small black font.
October 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s “Impossible Princess” by Zack Carson

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#ZackCarson
The image is a digital graphic featuring a quote from Zack Carson's "Impossible Princess" on an orange background. The title, "ZACK CARSON FROM 'IMPOSSIBLE PRINCESS'", is prominently displayed in large black text at the top. Below the title, a poignant quote reads: "If I could, I would boil my hands in flowers. Every song is dedicated to babies who came feet first; they look just like me." This quote is presented in smaller black text. In the bottom-left corner, a simple line drawing depicts a hand reaching out to touch a bouquet of flowers. The flowers are illustrated with delicate lines and subtle details, adding a touch of elegance to the design. On the right side of the image, the text "ballast 3.3" and "ballastjournal.com" are displayed in small black font, providing context and attribution for the quote.
October 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Thanks @ballastjournal.bsky.social—so happy to have our work in your beautiful, thoughtful publication. ❤️✍️
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s “Five Movements on a Gesture Traced in Air” by Rocío Cerón & Dana Delibovi (translator) @danadelibovi.bsky.social

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#RocíoCerón
#DanaDelibovi
A yellow graphic with black text and musical notes, featuring a poem or excerpt from 'Five Movements on a Gesture Traced in Air' by Rocío Cerón, translated by Dana Delibovi, published in Ballast journal.
September 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Contributor Features from ballast 3.3:

Here’s “Five Movements on a Gesture Traced in Air” by Rocío Cerón & Dana Delibovi (translator) @danadelibovi.bsky.social

www.ballastjournal.com/rocio-ceron-...

#contributorfeature
#poetry
#poem
#poems
#ballast
#RocíoCerón
#DanaDelibovi
A yellow graphic with black text and musical notes, featuring a poem or excerpt from 'Five Movements on a Gesture Traced in Air' by Rocío Cerón, translated by Dana Delibovi, published in Ballast journal.
September 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Pleased AF to get my first #bestofthenet nom from the fantabulous @memezine.bsky.social for the snippet from #vasectomajestic I published with them earlier this year!! ✂️✂️✂️✂️✂️✂️✂️✂️
September 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM