“Unraveling the Echoes of Choices: The Haunting Journey into ‘Points of Return’ by Mike Lala”

In the vast sea of contemporary poetry, Mike Lala swims with a unique blend of artistry and insight that demands our attention. His work pushes boundaries, mixing mediums and genres that often lead us to wonder—what if a poem could converse with an opera? Or better yet, what if a poetry reading felt like a multi-sensory installation? Lala’s contributions, such as the award-winning Exit Theater and various innovative chapbooks, showcase not just his talent but also his adventurous spirit in the poetic landscape. Have you ever wondered what might happen when creativity knows no limits? Dive into the world of Mike Lala, where poetry becomes a stage, an exploration, and perhaps a little bit of magic. If you’re curious to find out more about his path and works, don’t miss this opportunity to explore deeper. LEARN MORE


Mike Lala is the author of Exit Theater, winner of the 2016 Colorado Prize for Poetry, the chapbooks Twenty-Four Exits: A Closet Drama (Present Tense Pamphlets 2016) and In the Gun Cabinet (The Atlas Review 2016), the multichannel sound installation Infinite Odyssey (Pioneer Works 2017), and the opera Oedipus in the District (National Sawdust 2018, The Tank NYC 2019). Poems appear in BOMB, Boston Review, Fence, The Brooklyn Rail, Denver Quarterly, the PEN Poetry Series, and Hauser & Wirth’s Ursula. www.mikelala.com

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