Roberta Beach Jacobson, editor of the smols poetry journal, an eclectic poetry journal featuring ultra-shorts, five words max. as well as being the editor of Five Fleas Itchy Poetry has been the first out of the gate in support of Mykyta Ryzhykh’s soon to be released concrete poetry book tombboy.
“Mykyta Ryzhykh has gained a solid reputation as a modern-day poet, his unique verses and concrete poetry published worldwide,” she comments. “His tombboy (Lost Telegram Press, 2026) is filled with an experimental spirit, combining fearless phrasing with satirical madness. The result is a fascinating examination of the human condition. While war and birds are recurring themes, it seems there are no limits to his masterful creativity. Each page of this book will grab your attention. tombboy deserves a prominent spot on your bookshelf.”
