When I get the call I will put on my boots by Georgia Hertz

for I will help you dig the hole. Shovel meet earth. Sweat meet tears. Meet me here. Sometimes grief is a round, solid knot not easily released. Sometimes we must mourn the living. The wanton wishi…

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#shahai by Peter Jastermsky ( @pjastermsky ). The author of 10 books of haiku-based writing, Peter lives among the Joshua trees in So.Cal., USA. He created the popular split sequence form in 2017. Learn more about Peter & his writing at peterjastermsky.com. #poetry #haiku #micropoetry #poetrylovers #cross #redemption #poetrycommunity #california

Today, Miss Taylor reads a beautiful love poem, “In the Hours Without a Name.” Follow us (pretty please) for more beautiful #lovepoems. #poetrylovers #PoetryCommunity

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Held by Hannah Perrin King

Before language, there were hands. To receive, deliver. This I know—the holding of things, the releasing. How with fingertips he fed the ashes of my letters to the star magnolia’s shadow. How, into…

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Our #AmericanVoices series celebrates great Americans and addresses the challenges facing everyday Americans. Today, Miss January reads “The Back Pew,” which addresses why so many young people are leaving the church. #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity

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#senryu by long time contributor, Deborah A. Bennett @d.a._bennett | Deborah draws her inspiration from the teaching of ancient religious philosophers and haiku poets who were also riveted by the purity and beauty of nature. #poetry #poetrylovers #summer #moon #haiku #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #illinois
Dove by Keith S. Wilson

the chocolate’s silver wrapper says get messy. alright. so you augury. you wellbutrin or two of cups or year of the rat. little difference between tragedy and alchemical balance. you run the calcul…

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As ever Park #Poets and #poetrylovers were given a warm welcome Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park, #RdgUK #berkshire Next #Poetry In The Park will be 11:00 Sat September 27.
#Bards in a bard date for September will be announced soon when the venue has been booked

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Today, Miss Taylor presents “Love Sonnet: Sparrows.” Please follow us for more poems about love, heartache, cats, humor and the challenges Americans face in our daily lives.

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“Love Sonnet: Sparrow” by Miss Taylor

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