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The Sangamon River Anthology of Champaign County Poetry

Posted on 08/19/2025 by Will Reger

This summer Reger completed editing and publishing the Sangamon River Anthology of Champaign County Poetry. Here he shares the foreword from that volume to introduce the project and offer a glimpse into the collection’s themes. Poetry in Champaign County has … Continue reading →

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America, I’m Writing You a Poem

Posted on 08/19/2025 by Will Reger

America, I’m writing you a poem: All words I learned at your side,In these days of your decline, reaching Up to regain yourself, to get back To a state of reason and equanimity. Though your path is nearly severed, And … Continue reading →

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There Is Only Old People Here. All the Children Are Gone

Posted on 11/18/2023 by Mrs. Marilynn Dean Cleveland

There’s no hope for a better tomorrow. There’s no vision or dream for a better reason. The paths are darkened by fear and evil forces that dwells in the darkness that roams the corners of the street. There is only … Continue reading →

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