Sawyer Gracen

Sawyer is a Portland, Oregon-based poet whose free verse explores the wild terrain between nature, interpersonal connection, post-religious wonder, and the quiet magic that lingers in everyday life. With a voice that's both grounded and imaginative, their work draws inspiration from the emotional precision of Raymond Carver, the bold intimacy of Rupi Kaur, the clarity of Shandiel Beers, and the deep, reverent gaze of Mary Oliver.

Their poems seek not just to observe the world—but to re-enchant it. Whether writing about a clover field or the ache of human distance, Sawyer invites readers into a space that’s honest, lyrical, and alive with meaning.