Poets Joseph Simas & Yates Cessna, with music from Michael Schuffler and t. persephone

Joseph Simas reads from his latest book of poems, Shuffle (Introducing — Anime Titles), The Bodily Press, 2026. Working writer and artist Yates Cessna will open with a reading of her work, followed by a selection from Shuffle set to cello, with poet Michael Schuffler on voice, and composed by poet and cellist t. persephone.

Joseph Simas is a poet whose first book, Entire Days, was published by Burning Deck in 1985. The Post-Apollo Press published his first English-language edition of Mezza Voce in 1988. Simas is known for his numerous translations in poetry, and his art, film, and performance translations and writings.