Today is Nancy Reagan’s birthday, so I’m sharing “The Nancy & Ronnie Show.” Gratitude to Elm Leaves Journal for giving this villanelle a home in 2024. #poetrysky #poem #poetry

@poemsandcake.bsky.social joins the WPLS on 7/8/26. Zoom room opens at 7:15pm (EST). Reading starts at 7:30pm. Order THE BOOK OF ALICE from Simon & Schuster: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Bo.... #BookRecommendations #books #poetry #poets #poetrysky #poetrynews

Revisit this poem by Len Lawson in the @goodmenproject.bsky.social Len reads for the WPLS on 7/8 at 7:30pm (EST). #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poem #poetry #writers

Revisit three poems by Daniel Lassell in DIODE. Daniel reads for the WPLS on 7/8 at 7:30pm (EST). diodepoetry.com/lassell_dani... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Revisiting three poems by @poemsandcake.bsky.social in the @bostonreview.bsky.social. Diamond reads for the WPLS on 7/8 at 7:30pm (EST). www.bostonreview.net/articles/thr... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poetry #writers

Join the WPLS on 7/8 to hear @poemsandcake.bsky.social, Daniel Lassell, & Len Lawson. Zoom room opens at 7:15pm, & the reading starts at 7:30pm (EST). #poets #poetry #writers #poetrysky #poetrynews @tamupress.bsky.social @scribnerbooks.bsky.social

Appreciate this lovely testimonial from Cathy Carlisi! Registration is currently open for my next generative workshop— “Sweet World: A Maureen Seaton Inspired Generative Workshop.” #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Revisit this poem by Len Lawson in Palette Poetry. Len reads for the WPLS on 7/8 at 7:30pm (EST). www.palettepoetry.com/2021/11/12/h... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poem #poetry #writers

Revisit three poems by Daniel Lassell in @terrainorg.bsky.social. Daniel reads for the WPLS on 7/8 at 7:30pm (EST). www.terrain.org/2026/poetry/... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Revisiting two poems by @poemsandcake.bsky.social in @anmlymag.bsky.social. Diamond reads for the WPLS on 7/8 at 7:30pm (EST). anmly.org/ap34/diamond... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poetry #writers

"I’m awarding bonus points for a clever nod to Prufrock in a poem about a sexy selfie," @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social shares in episode 1549. Read "Thirst Trap" by @cdcurtiss.bsky.social, originally published in The Rumpus: bit.ly/4arVm87

Join the WPLS on 7/8/26 to hear @poemsandcake.bsky.social, Daniel Lassell, & Len Lawson. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers

Something that I find most shocking between all the birthright citizen opinions is that Alito comes dangerously close to saying that the 14A doesn’t mean what it says because Dred Scott was correctly decided as a matter of law. As I explained here, Somerset demonstrated something important.

My powers are waning. It must be the last day of Pride month! 🌈

Grateful to @karigunterseymour.bsky.social & Beth Gylys for their testimonials. Planning "In Praise of Badass Women” for @smallharborpub.bsky.social was such a joy. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry

Congrats on ACCOMPLISHMENT SUNDAY 🎊 Contributor @taylorbyas.bsky.social's poetry collection RESTING BITCH FACE was a finalist in the Ohio Book Awards 💗 buff.ly/YjTCom1

thinking about this delightfully furious poem by Mary Ruefle again.

It's not easy being meme-d. #Oh-Gee-I-See-Algae 👀

My next generative workshop is “Sweet World: A Maureen Seaton Inspired Poetry Workshop.” Like “In Praise of Badass Women,” the goal is simple: get you writing. Our discussion of poems will be brief to allow time for you to write. #poetrynews #poetrysky #poets #poetry

Two poetry collections that interrogate what we inherit from complicated legacies. Interview between authors @utopiaminus.bsky.social (13 Questions for the Next Economy) and @raquefella.bsky.social (Southwest Reconstruction) for BOMB Magazine: bombmagazine.org/articles/202...

Registration closes tomorrow at 5pm (EST) for my @smallharborpub.bsky.social generative poetry workshop, “In Praise of Badass Women.” Registration: secure.givelively.org/event/small-... #Poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #writers

A community in Georgia was able to prevent the creation of a massive ICE detention warehouse in their town. When we raise our voices, we have the power to effect meaningful change.

Have you read the new issue of Harbor Review yet? 🌸 Issue #16 is now live, featuring powerful poetry and art in conversation. Dive into new voices, stunning visuals, and work that lingers long after you read. Read now: www.harbor-review.com/issue-16

Had a great time with a @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social group writing poems using Dolly’s songs as inspiration! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #Dolly #writers

First time leading 2 workshops in 1 week! Tues via @carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social — my Dolly Parton generative poetry workshop Saturday via @smallharborpub.bsky.social — "In Praise of Badass Women: A Generative Poetry Workshop" Maybe I'll see you on Zoom! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #writers

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to the roughly 25 contacts in my phone whose names happen to include daddy.

Friends, please join me two weeks from today for the July installment of A Very Gay Literary Happy Hour, featuring the magical Caridad Moro-Gronlier, @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social & @ritamookerjee.bsky.social & hosted by yours truly for @jacklegpress.bsky.social! 🥂

The bench & table setup on our front porch is my new favorite spot. Reviewing the packet I put together for my 6/27 @smallharborpub.bsky.social workshop, “In Praise of Badass Women: A Generative Poetry Workshop.” secure.givelively.org/event/small-... #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry

Here’s my third & final poem that is in the Pride issue of Boudin: The spicy online cousin of The McNeese Review. 🌈 Grateful to Vallie Lynn Watson & the entire Boudin team for all the TLC they gave the Pride issue! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #poetry #pride #gaypoetry

There is still time to register for Julie Marie Wade’s 6/20/26 @smallharborpub.bsky.social workshop, The Lyrics Essay: Where Poetry Meets Prose (Meets Pride)! This workshop is ideal for anyone drawn to or interested in the lyric essay! #poetrysky #poetrynews #writers

MHA homework on the new front porch bench.

From Danielle Cadena Deulen's book, Desire Museum: bookshop.org/a/862/9781960145000 #poem #booksky #writing

Before you attend a No Kings protest, make sure you know your rights. Our digital privacy expert, Chad Marlow, joins us with tips to help us protect our safety while exercising our right to protest. Watch the full video at youtu.be/H_kqWYbyJYg

Here’s a second poem that is in the Pride issue of Boudin: The spicy online cousin of The McNeese Review. & this one is a collaborative contoured villanelle with Joshua Barnes. 🌈 #poem #poetrysky #poetrynews #Pride #gaypoetry

"What would it mean to stay there, on the moon?" guest host Diannely Antigua asks in episode 1536. "To remain in that space of distance and possibility?" Read "i love you to the moon &" by @chenchenwrites.bsky.social and our full episode transcript: bit.ly/441t14O

Anthropic suspends access to latest AI models following US order

A couple of years back, at a conference, a new friend told me about an interaction she'd had with a male poet. I asked her permission to turn it into a villanelle, and she agreed. For weeks afterward, I tried writing the first stanza, but couldn't get the two refrains to work.

Rep. Jamie Raskin responded to the president’s Truth Social post, saying, “There’s a very easy way to not get impeached. Stop committing impeachable offenses. Stop committing high crimes and misdemeanors. Don’t go to war and usurp the powers of Congress to declare war.” trib.al/iHbM449

Huge congratulations Ben Kline! It Was Never Supposed To Be is the 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winner for Gay Poetry!! @benkline.bsky.social

Congrats, Ben!!

Honored to have 3 poems featured in the Pride issue of Boudin. I'm grateful for every publication, but seeing my work appear in a queer space is a badge of honor. Here’s one of the poems. I love that I got to include Dorianne Laux in my villanelle. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poem #pride

"This book teems with invention, weaving lyric in and out of forms archival, visual, redactive, and playful." –Diana Khoi Nguyen sundress-publications.square.site/product/bloo...

Trump marks D-Day with AI video of him riding a lion and photo portraying Obama library as trash can

Federal officials have said that ICE is removing criminals from the streets of New Jersey and detaining them at a Newark facility called Delaney Hall. But most detainees there haven’t been convicted of crimes, federal data obtained by The New York Times shows.

Helix rejection but acceptance from Thimble Literary Magazine while I’m relaxing on the beach listening to the ocean. Grateful to the editors for accepting “A Villanelle’s Villanelle,” a contoured villanelle using "For Her Villain" by Grace Bauer, that I wrote with Kerry Jensen Trautman.

HelloFresh for the win. 😂 😂 #Pride #PrideMonth

Calling all NC poets! Follow the NC Poetry Initiative on Instagram at @ncpoetryinitiative. #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets #poetry #writers #northcarolina

A rejection from Mackinaw Review, but balanced out by an acceptance from a project I'm absolutely thrilled about. Plus, received news that I'm bringing my Dolly generative poetry workshop back to my home state for an in-person event this fall. Onward and upward — here's to good news!! 🌈

During our morning beach walk, the first HOA poem came to me out of nowhere — sparked by a Dolly song that just popped into my head. Oh, Dolly. My muse, my queen, the only living saint to ever grace this planet.

Thank you to @screendoorreview.bsky.social for supporting my work! #poetrysky #poetrynews