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// Emmett Wheatfall

About the Author

Emmett Wheatfall is an acclaimed American poet and Oregon Poet Laureate nominee known for his powerful, honest, and moving poetry. Emmett has published multiple books and poetry albums, inspiring audiences through live performances, recordings, and community work.

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Explore More of Wheatfall’s Award-Winning Poetry

Wheatfall has been recognized with awards and nominations, including being a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award. His debut book, He Sees Things, shows a wide range of poems that make you laugh, cry, and think. While, The Meaning of Me, tells the story of Emmett Wheatfall’s life.
1

We Think We Know

Through poetic language and rich metaphors, Wheatfall encourages readers to question the world around us and rethink what we believe and embrace life’s many hidden meanings.

2

Bread Widow

These poems are short but powerful, that reflect on life’s mysteries, dreams, and emotions. You can travel with him through different ideas, cultures, and feeling

3

Fragments

It contains small poems with big meaning. Emmett Wheatfall writes about racism, politics, and culture. These pieces feel like bits of gold scattered across the page, beautiful, honest, and clear.