Iain Grinbergs is a runner-up in the Saints and Sinners 2023 Poetry Contest

“All the poetry finalists featured in [Saints and Sinners: New Poetry from the Festival] are winners. Some of these poets are already significant contributors to our queer literary arts community, while others are emerging yet powerful new voices. They come from across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Indonesia. It is a supportive family that builds a home. That said, I hope you will join me in congratulating and welcoming all these astounding voices into our literary family and queer arts tribe. Never mind an ‘amen’—can I get a fierce pen?” —Emanuel Xavier, Judge, 2023 Saints and Sinners Poetry Contest