Fixed and Free

Celebrating a group of working New Mexico poets from differing generations, ethnicities and cultural settings, the Fixed and Free Poetry Anthology 2011 includes a variety of forms from the sonnet and villanelle to open verse and slam. Rather than rely on a regional, academic or ideological theme, this collection includes the best poems from a grassroots community that meets monthly in Albuquerque, New Mexico to perform, discuss and appreciate the written and spoken word. The uniqueness and strength of this endeavor resides in the dedication of its participants to value community above all other identifiers. The reader will not only experience the literary qualities inherent in this work but can join with others in the camaraderie and spirit of authentic collaboration.