Francis Alix

Poet

Boston, MA
Massachusetts US

Author's Bio

Poetry differs in style, form, and cadence from the other genres in the literary arts. Every word is integral, the arrangement precise, and the music accentuating. These complexities present the challenge and power that draws me to write poetry.
The complexities complement the contradictions and emotional realities that permeate my work. I rarely write about my life or myself, for I am an observer documenting the actions of others with an investigative slant. I often use social and political themes in my work, probing the depths of the fallible and ignorant human being. Injustice and irresponsibility are two areas I address through emotional and psychological perspectives. The environment, hunger, elder abandonment, and abuse are topics that provide me with endless material.
My poetry is for readers who enjoy alternative views on life and the events that shape it. A reader can emotionally and mentally connect to my work. This fulfills my wish of making people more aware of injustices so they may be moved to be a catalyst for change.

Publications & Prizes

Anthologies:
Anthology of New England Writers (New England Writers, 2008)
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Ordinary Time (Daedalus Press, 2000)
Chapbook:
Balancing on Unstable Ground (Cervena Barva Press, 2009)
Journals: ,
Big Hammer
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Black Bear Review
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Black Creek Review
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Dufus
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Mad Poets Review
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Monkey's Fist
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Neovictorian
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New Laurel Review
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Pine Island Journal
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Poetry Motel
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Sahara
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Soul Fountain
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Struggle
Prizes won: 

Honorable Mention; Massachusetts State Poetry Society, Lynn, MA, 2008
First Prize, Poetry Contest; Philadelphia Writers Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Second Citation, Carlisle Poets’ Workshop Award; Pennsylvania Poetry Society Annual Contest, Carlisle, PA, 2008
First Honorable Mention Poetry Prize; New England Writers Free Verse Contest, Windsor, VT, 2007
Honorable Mention Poetry Prize; Newburyport Art Association, Newburyport, MA, 2007
Finalist, Červená Barva Press Poetry Chapbook Award, Červená Barva Press, Somerville, MA, 2007
Honorable Mention Poetry Prize; Philadelphia Writers Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
Honorable Mentions; Poems of Social Concern Competition, Black Bear Review, Croyden, PA, 1999, 2000

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
LGBTQ
Prefers to work with: 
Adults, LGBTQ, Naturalists/Environmentalists
Fluent in: 
English
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Last update: Jan 25, 2011