L. Ward Abel

L. Ward Abel’s work has appeared in Rattle, The Reader, Galway Review, The Istanbul Review, The Worcester Review, The Honest Ulsterman, Main Street Rag, hundreds of others, and is the author of four full collections and eleven chapbooks of poetry, including Peach Box and Verge (Little Poem Press, 2003), Jonesing For Byzantium (UKA, 2006), The Heat of Blooming (Pudding House, 2008), Torn Sky Bleeding Blue (erbacce, 2010), American Bruise (Parallel Press, 2012), Roseorange (Flutter, 2013), Little Town gods (Folded Word, 2016), A Jerusalem of Ponds (erbacce, 2016), The Rainflock Sings Again (Unsolicited, 2019), Floodlit (Beakful, 2019), The Width of Here (Silver Bow, 2021), Green Shoulders —New and Selected Poems 2003–2023 (Silver Bow, 2023), and The Teller’s Road (Bottlecap, 2025).

Abel lives in rural Georgia.

The Galway Review says, “ L. Ward Abel’s poetry resonates deeply, capturing the fleeting beauty and introspective nuances of life. (His) poems reflect the mastery of an accomplished poet whose work continues to push boundaries and evoke profound emotions…Abel’s poetic voice is distinct—quiet yet powerful, nostalgic yet forward-looking. His ability to weave intricate emotional tapestries from everyday moments is a testament to his skill and sensitivity as a poet.”