Cynthia Gallaher, a Chicago-based poet, playwright and nonfiction writer, is author of three full poetry collections, Earth Elegance, Swimmer’s Prayer and Night Ribbons. Her most recent chapbook is Omnivore Odes: Poems About Food, Herbs and Spices. The Chicago Public Library lists her among its “Top Ten Requested Chicago Poets.” Most recently, she has been certified as an RYT 200 yoga instructor.