Poem of the Week: “Wallpaper” by John Ronan

vprThe VPR Poem of the Week is John Ronan’s “Wallpaper,” which appears in the Fall/Winter 2012-2013 issue (Volume XIV, Number 1) of Valparaiso Poetry Review.

John Ronan’s recent book, Marrowbone Lane, appeared in 2009 (Backwaters Press). His work has appeared in numerous journals, including Folio, Threepenny Review, The Recorder, Hollins Critic, New England Review, Southern Poetry Review, Louisville Review, Greensboro Review, and Notre Dame Review.

Tuesday of each week One Poet’s Notes highlights an excellent work by a poet selected from the issues of Valparaiso Poetry Review, except when other posts with news or updates preempt the usual appearance of this item, with the recommendation that readers revisit it.