David Beaudouin, native to Baltimore, MD, is a widely published poet and performer. Published works include "American Night" (Blue Nude Press, 1992), and "After All" (Bowerbox Press, 2024). A new collection, "On Down the Line" (UnCollected Press) is forthcoming in 2025. His poem “Annunciation” was selected for inclusion in “Best American Poetry 2025.”