Fixed and Free

Continuing in a tradition of collaboration Fixed and poetry anthology 2015 presents its second volume of poems submitted by writers who have participated in the Fixed and Free monthly poetry reading hosted by Billy Brown in Albuquerque, New Mexico, now in its seventh year. Celebrating poets from differing generations, ethnicities and cultural settings, this anthology proffers a variety of poetic forms including the sestina, haiku, open verse, slam and prose poetry. Rather than rely on a regional, academic or ideological theme, this collection includes a wide selection of poems from poets who meet monthly to perform and appreciate the written and spoken word. The 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.