boats against the current is an online poetry magazine dedicated to bringing poets from all backgrounds and all stages of their writing careers together. our mission is to create a safe space where poets can gather to celebrate vulnerable and beautiful words. we particularly want to showcase the work of women and poets from historically underrepresented backgrounds. whether you've been writing all your life or you're new to the poetry genre, we welcome you to join our community. this is our second notebook from boats against the current and we hope you enjoy it! here's our website if you'd like to connect and learn more: