Irish poet Michael Hartnett passed away 10 years ago, and today The Irish Times offers this rich remembrance by his friend and fellow poet, Michael Smith. Smith’s small essay is moving and refreshingly tender—two qualities that permeated Hartnett’s own work.
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
