Kent Neal

Gay American-French poet

Kent Neal

About

Kent Neal was born and raised in Oregon on the west coast of the United States. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Since 2003, he has been living in Lyon, France. He writes poetry in both French and English. His themes include dating, identity, homophobia, and immigrant experiences.

His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Hole In The Head Review, Painted Bride Quarterly, Gay & Lesbian Review, Broadkill Review, and elsewhere.

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"Poetry should not be locked in an ivory tower or put on a pedestal. It is possible for poems to be accessible to everyone. You can enjoy them like songs, movies, or novels."
Kent Neal

Writings

Books

Kent Neal has published three collections of poetry: The Compass, The Labyrinth, and the Hour Glass; Where Saltwater Mixes With Freshwater; and A Ray of Light in the Lion’s Eye

Cover of A Ray of Light in the Lion's Eye

Haiku

A Ray of Light in the Lion's Eye

A little book in French of little moments in the city of lions.

Haiku

Where Saltwater Mixes With Freshwater

A bilingual collection of haikus in French and English inspired by memories of growing up on the Oregon coast.

Love

The Compass, The Labyrinth, and the Hour Glass

This was Kent Neal’s first collection of poetry.