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The Journey of “Collarbone Jones”: Art and Love

Brook Bhagat
Clay bust of a man's shoulders, neck, and head with mouth slightly open and brow lifted
“Collarbone Jones,” clay, Brook Bhagat

“Cracking Collarbone Jones,” previously published in the Unsolicited Press anthology Pen and Pulse: Essays on Writing, Craft, and the Writer’s Journey, is the true story of why I went to India almost 25 years ago. It’s the story of falling in love with a dream, and a piece of clay, and a man. It’s the story of how art winds through us, and through life, an echo of the heart at times. Other times, a guide.

I am so grateful to share that this intimate creative nonfiction piece is featured this month in Osho News. The layout includes a photo of my sculpture, a main character in the piece. It means so much to see them published together, and in the context they were born in! “Cracking Collarbone Jones” in Osho News

“Ghazal for Osho” published in Osho News

Brook Bhagat
With Ullas at my sanyas celebration, Nainital, 2002

I’m thrilled to share that “Ghazal for Osho” has been published in Osho News. Some poems are tough; this love poem for Osho nearly wrote itself. It’s such a joy to see it find a home where my fellow sanyasins will find it. Ghazal for Osho

“Heart the Size of a Car” published on A Story in 100 Words

Brook Bhagat

I began this 100-word prose poem on a sticky note. I revised it, used it in a Nearby Universe email invitation, and revised it again before sending it out. Then I practiced it to read at the Spring Reading, planning a palm-to-podium for the boom boom boom. Yesterday, A Story in 100 Words got back to me with a yes. Check it out here.

“I Remember It Was Called an Ash, the Baby Tree That Was” published in Red Ogre Review

Brook Bhagat

I’m proud to share publication news for this tough little thing, this tough little poem for the girl next door who was not ok. “I Remember It Was Called An Ash, the Baby Tree That Was” woke up today in the beautiful Red Ogre Review. Read and hear it here.

“Liz Cheney Wins” forthcoming in Fall issue of Rat’s Ass Review

Brook Bhagat

Happy! I was stoked to get the news that Rat’s Ass Review wants to publish “Liz Cheney Wins,” for the upcoming fall issue. This poem, celebrating a woman who risked her life to choose her integrity over her senate seat, was written two years ago, after watching her concession speech. I thought it was about the least marketable thing I’d ever done. So glad I sent it in on a lark!