June 14th, 2026
Christel Maass
Monica’s Horses
In fifth grade she drew horses.
Now she draws images in my mind,
describing horses in her pasture
standing in the falling rain.
Christel Maass, who lives in southeastern Wisconsin, frequently writes poems inspired by nature. Previously published in The Nemadji Review, her poetry also appears in Bramble, The Solitary Plover, The Orchards Poetry Journal, Grey Sparrow Journal, Third Wednesday, Common Ground Review, Creative Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar, and other publications.
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