Diane Thiel

Diane Thiel has published ten books of poetry and nonfiction, with a new book of poetry forthcoming from Red Hen Press. Thiel's work has appeared widely, including in Poetry and The Hudson Review. A Professor at the University of New Mexico, her awards include PEN, NEA and Fulbright Awards. www.dianethiel.net

When I first heard the story, I was Persephone, / feet in the blossoms, oblivious, / on the edge of another world.