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Like A Bird Released

Poems By Naomi Thiers

Naomi Thiers grew up in California and Pittsburgh, but her chosen home is Washington, DC, area. Her first book of poetry Only The Raw Hands Are Heaven won the Washington Writers Publishing House competition. Her other books are In Yolo County and She Was a Cathedral (Finishing Line Press) and Made of Air (Kelsay Books). Her poetry, fiction, and essays have been published in Virginia Quarterly Review, Passager Poet Lore, Colorado Review, Potomac Review, Sojourners, and many others. Her poetry has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and featured in anthologies and on public buses in Virginia. She works as an editor and lives in Arlington, Virginia. 


About the Author

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Naomi Thiers

Naomi Thiers is an accomplished poet and editor. She’s also active in the DC poetry and arts scene—particularly at events sponsored by Day Eight.

Perhaps what distinguishes her poetry the most is her sense of craft. Like a Bird Released , her fifth book, is like a collection of polished gems. Open this book and prepare to be enchanted.