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David Groff

The poet of Live in Suspense and Clay (both from Trio House Press) and Theory of Devolution (Illinois). Writer, independent book editor, CCNY MFA educator, anthologist, literary activist, culture worker bee.

Newsletter · By David Groff · English · Official site

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Sep 17, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 17, 2026

    To Be More Like a Dog, More like a Tree (opens the original)

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    Monday was my birthday. I share that September 14 date with Pope Leo, though he is older and better dressed. The poet David Ebenbach reached out to ask if I had a birthday wish or message to share with his and my friends on social media, and I realized I did, in a poem conveniently called “Birthday Wish.” David was kind enough to post it, and I thought I would share it myself, here on Substack. It’s from my book Live in Suspense, published by Trio House Press in 2023. Back in January, the poet a

  2. Issue · Sep 7, 2026

    Edward Field 1924-2026: “RECLAIM THE TOP” (opens the original)

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="473" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SYK8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b515852-e5b8-40ee-90a2-625cc97f5cfe_840x473.jpeg"

  3. Issue · Jul 27, 2026

    The Spirit in the Writing Studio (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Jul 26, 2026

    Frankly Speaking (opens the original)

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    To continue the recognition of Frank O'Hara, who died sixty years ago today, here’s a poem I wrote about him, which appeared in Court Green’s portfolio of poems about Frank, and in my book Clay.Even when you can be a lot, Frank we love you.Last Call Frank, you deafen the dishes,you sinuous drunk.We can’t hear ourselves plink.You rout the garrulous host.You outdrink us at this boite but<s

  5. Issue · Jul 24, 2026

    To the Harbormaster (opens the original)

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