Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 20, 2026
Ben Bartman

Ben Bartman

Ben wrote his first poems in Texas where he grew up. He then moved to Berkeley, Boston, Philadelphia and finally Northeast Ohio.

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About Ben Bartman

Ben wrote his first poems in Texas where he grew up. He then moved to Berkeley, Boston, Philadelphia and finally Northeast Ohio.

While he has written for himself for over 40 years, he only began writing for others to read since January 2010. The Russell Writers in Middletown, Connecticut gave birth to his joy for sharing his writings with others.

Ben's writings fall into three genres: love, nature, and giving voice to his search for his place in the world. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a source for his inspiration for poetry, prose and life.

Ben would like to recognize the Akron Writers' Group for their criticism and tolerance during the creation of A Wish for Remotion.

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  • A Wish for Remotion

    Ben wrote his first poems in Texas where he grew up. He then moved to Berkeley, Boston, Philadelphia and finally Northeast Ohio. Ben's writings fall into three genres: love, nature, and giving voice to his search for his place in the world. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a source for his inspiration for poetry, prose and life.

  • Hot Cocoa

    When the lines between what is real and what isn't real begin to blur and tangle, the falling man may not know where to reach out his hand ...