Wiley’s Walk

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Wiley’s Walk features poetry and essays on disability, health, access, public policy, and faith.

Explore the Poetry collection for poems about relationships, loss, identity, and what remains unspoken.

Latest writing

  • Beyond the Graduation Photograph
    Graduation is worth celebrating, even when memories of school are complicated. A graduate can appreciate the people who helped while questioning the support that came too late and the opportunities they missed.
  • A Little More Room
    A familiar doorway can look different depending on where someone stands. What comes into view when there is room for another way? Discover A Little More Room, the new piece by Kerry Wiley on Wiley’s Walk.
  • The Shadows Grew Tall
    Every house has its stories. Some are told around the table. Others are tucked away in the smallest details. Read The Shadows Grew Tall, the latest poem on Wiley’s Walk.

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How a Voice Takes Shape

Six pieces return to early poems, teachers, family, and the encouragement that helped Wiley’s Walk begin. Together, they show how the subjects and confidence behind the writing changed over time.

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Five Essays on Change and Adaptation

Routines, shoes, a question about purpose, a poem, and a pear tree bring five different views of change together.

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