Cirque: A Literary Journal for the North Pacific Rim: Vol. 15 Issue 1 Paperback – August 17, 2025

Cirque is an outstanding literary journal established in 2009 and dedicated to celebrating the diverse literary and artistic talent of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Since its inception, Cirque has been committed to uniting the creative voices of the region, fostering a sense of community, and showcasing the unique cultural landscapes of Alaska and Northwest states. With each edition, Cirque continues to be a beacon for emerging and established writers and artists, offering a platform to share their stories, poems, and artwork with a world-wide audience. Cirque's commitment to nurturing creativity remains unwavering, making it an essential part of the literary and artistic fabric of the region.In this issue find:Michael Burwell memorializes, former, Poet Laureate Tom Sexton in A Tribute to Poet Tom Sexton and Some Last Poems. Fifteen years ago, Tom’s support helped establish the literary journal, Cirque.Cynthia Steele, Through the Lens of Justice and Light: Matt Witt’s Writing and Photography. A personal look at the work of a former union organizer now committed to protecting our public lands. Cynthia Steele, Time Beings in Homer: A Week of Writing, Watching, and Wingbeats, Cynthia Steele covers the Kachmak Bay Writers Conference.Winners! A feature on the contest: Displacement, Placelessness, Homelessness judged by Carey Taylor. A new CIRQUE short poem contest: A Moment in Time. Capture something poetic in 15 lines or less. Judged by Robin Koger. On the outside of the issues, an amazing cover by Jill Johnson. Poems submitted to this issue were so good we were sorry we had a page limit. Read more