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Independent Press Award 

2025 Distinguished Favorite

Claire Millikin

Magicicada

"Magicicada" blends science and sorrow, weaving a poignant narrative of self-blame and stifled voice into the hopeful emergence of song. While some poems unflinchingly expose the brutal realities of our society, leaving an undeniable impact, the poet's profound language and evocative imagery ultimately empower us to envision a future of greater compassion and coherence.

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