Carey Taylor is the author of The Lure of Impermanence (Cirque Press 2018). Her poetry has appeared in regional, national, and international publications and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Born in Bandon, Oregon, she has lived her entire life at the western edges of Oregon and Washington. Taylor has a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. https://careyleetaylor.com.