I’m delighted to have a poem about sharing my home with a moth included in Silver Birch Press’s Bugs & Insects series. Many thanks to Silver Birch.
“January” in ONE ART
Happy New Year! I’m happy to share a poem celebrating the hope of renewal. Many thanks to ONE ART: a journal of poetry. https://oneartpoetry.com/2026/01/01/january-by-sheila-wellehan/
“Pond Life” in Amethyst Review
I’m delighted to share a poem about appreciating the beauty of late fall while dreading what’s coming. Many thanks to Amethyst Review for including “Pond Life.”
“Breakage” and “Heist” in Does It Have Pockets
I’m happy to share two poems on isolation, alienation, and addiction published by Does It Have Pockets. Many thanks to Camille Griep and the DIHP staff for publishing “Breakage” and “Heist.” I love the art by Anne Anthony. I’m grateful for decades of recovery. But it feels important to understand my own history and maybe to encourage empathy for people suffering from substance abuse disorder. You can read the poems here: https://www.doesithavepockets.com/poetry/sheila-wellehan
“Embalming” on Poems From Here
I’m honored to have a poem about grieving my mother, “Embalming,” included in Maine Public Radio’s Poems From Here series. My poem was selected and read by Maine Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma. Poems From Here is presented in collaboration with Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. Thanks to everyone who made this recording possible, and to MORIA Literary Magazine for first publishing the poem.
https://www.mainepublic.org/show/poems-from-here/2025-07-27/embalming
“Photograph” in MORIA Literary Magazine
I’m happy to have my poem “Photograph” included in MORIA Literary Magazine. “Photograph” explores grief and how the meaning of images can change over time. Thanks to everyone at MORIA. Here’s my poem:
https://www.moriaonline.com/issue-fifteen-650732-am/2025/photograph-by-sheila-wellehan
Frost Meadow Review Featured Poet
I’m honored to be the featured poet in Issue 12 of Frost Meadow Review, with a collection of 16 of my poems and an author interview. The poems explore environmental, spiritual, and emotional landscapes, often simultaneously. I’m delighted to share space with 16 other talented poets. Many thanks to Frost Meadow Review editor Jackie Matthews. Learn more and purchase at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Frost-Meadow-Review-Jackie-Matthews/dp/1304035417/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JFAPBI3KMWTD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tz52_eDq1B6LTmpzjyK0Xmdp9pKVWDn5w-EFH4EBwbPqQanGJGVAf_mUv2gAH86Fn4skRCq90S0UJFypmbmZOCyYpWrsKuCJHda90q-jD0jf9zTZZB1pZors9RDjdrC83ohzIi5dzOLTkETTGU_6uQ.h2R1Ew-EBUvsjsuLnn_0XizKmOHReADt9bX86uvvIxw&dib_tag=se&keywords=frost+meadow+review&qid=1734048231&sprefix=frost+meadow+review%2Caps%2C1266&sr=8-1
“Ordinary Miracle” in Amethyst Review
I’m grateful to Amethyst Review for publishing my poem about the mysteries of flourishing, “Ordinary Miracle.” Many thanks to editor Sarah Law.
“Coming Up for Air” in Amethyst Review
I’m happy to have a poem about resilience and recovery, “Coming Up for Air,” included in Amethyst Review. Many thanks to editor Sarah Law.
“Bucket List” and “Train Whistle” in Chiron Review
I’m honored to have my poems “Bucket List” and “Train Whistle” included in the gorgeous and compelling new issue of Chiron Review. Chiron Review has published since 1982, exceptional longevity in the lit mag world. Chiron has been very supportive of my work—this is my sixth appearance since 2016. Many thanks to the wonderful folks at Chiron Review!
Sheila Wellehan 