Mark B. Hamilton

Mark B. Hamilton is an environmental neostructuralist, working in diachronic forms to transform content, exploring the reciprocity between the inner and outer worlds, especially as it establishes our relationship with the natural world. His writings include post-modern lyrics and open verse, along with poems adapted from both the Eastern and Western traditions.

He has been a shipwright, English professor, environmental publications editor, and caseworker for Children and Youth Services. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised in the small town of North Granby, he attended University of Miami, San Diego State University, and University of Montana, where he earned the MFA in Poetry with extensive work in Literature, Education, Professional Editing, and American Studies. He currently researches, writes, and publishes poetry and researched articles. Mr. Hamilton remains available for Public Readings and temporary positions as Visiting Professor of Creative Writing/Poetry.

His poetry has been published widely in the US, and abroad in the UK, Japan, Greece, Germany, and Austria. Recent works are included in: Oxford Poetry  Stand Magazine, and Urthona Journal, UK, as well as in Chrysathramum, Weber--The Contemporary West, North Dakota Quarterly, Albatross, Blue Unicorn, and Slant Journal.. He is proud to have served two environmental publications: as editor of Words On Wilderness, University of Montana, and as founding editor-in-chief, Groundwork: a natural incentive, Ball State University. From 2004-2008, he acted as founding Director of Native America Day, in honor of the First Nations, Missouri Western State University. He remains an active member of ASLE, PSA, and AI.