David Lawrence has published poems in many journals and reviews, including Poet Lore, Nimrod, Slipstream, Confrontation, North American Review, and Main Street Rag. His poetry collection Lane Changes was a runner-up for the Levis Prize. In 2012 Rain Mountain Press published his memoirs, The King of White Collar Boxing.

Image: “. . . to fetch a pail of water,” by Maria Moro.