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100 Best Poetry Blogs

March 21st, 2010

Poets have been some of the most respected and lauded writers in the past and even today hold a special place in society as they speak at inaugurations, commencements and special lectures. Whether you’re an aspiring poet, a college student or just someone who loves a good verse, you’ll find a range of poetry related help, information and inspiration on these blogs. Check them out to see what other poets are up to or just to learn more about the craft.

Poetry Basics

These blogs will teach you about poetry and help you keep up with poetry related news.

1. Poetry Hut: Find your poetry-related news here.
2. Poetry Dispatch: Check out this site to learn more about poetry events and poets to watch.
3. Fox the Poet: This poet talks about his own work as well as poetry events and writing on his blog.
4. About.com Poetry: This blog is a great reference tool for learning about poems and poets and writing your own work.
5. Paper Cuts: Visit this New York Times blog to hear about the latest poetry book releases.
6. Harriet the Blog: Visit this blog to hear about the Poetry Foundation’s events and projects.
7. Poetic Asides: Get insights into the process of creating good poetry with the help offered here.
8. Topics and Events: Follow this blog to learn about poetry and arts events posted by writer Alfred Corn.

Poetry Commentary

These bloggers provide their own insights into the craft of poetry.

9. Blogalicious: Published poet Diane Lockward offers advice on writing, reviews of poems and much more on her poetry blog.
10. Work Class Poetry Blog: On this site you’ll find commentary on contemporary poetry as well as reviews, news and more.
11. Best American Poetry Blog: Learn about the top poets in the writing world right now and a little about writing in general from this blog.
12. Sillliman’s Blog: This blog focuses on showcasing poets worth reading, letting you know about great works and providing artistic inspiration.
13. The The Poetry Blog: Give this blog a read for insights into great poetry and art.
14. Paul Hoover’s Poetry Blog: This blog hosts poems but it also focuses on talking about poetry as an art more generally.
15. Amazingly Bad Poetry Journal Review: Want to hear some bad poetry? Then pay this blog a visit.
16. How a Poem Happens: Read through this blog to hear contemporary poets talk about their work and that of others.
17. 32 Poems: Pay a visit to this blog to read interviews with poets, commentary on writing and much more.
18. One Poet’s Notes: Want up-to-date reviews of books and poetry? This blog offers just that.
19. Entropy and Me: Check out this blog to read poems, find commentary, get links to the arts and a whole lot more.

Showcasing Poems

These poems show off the work of great poets.

20. Great Poems of the Language of Shakespeare: Read through this blog to find a great collection of English language poems.
21. Coffee Table Poetry for Tea Drinkers: Get a free education in poetry with the prime selections showcased in this blog.
22. Poems at the Poetry Showcase: Poets at all levels of experience can share their work on this poetry blog.
23. Princess Haiku: Here you’ll get reviews of great poems as well as books, paintings music and more.
24. After Artist’s Way: If you’re looking for inspiration or hoping to read some poetry, this site is a great resource, and it’s maintained by an award-winning writer.
25. Songs Lyrics: Through this site you’ll find the often-poetic lyrics to songs posted.
26. Sanctuaries, Dreams and Shadows: This blog is a mishmash of artistic material, with poems, artwork, crafts, photography and paintings being posted regularly.
27. Poetry Chaikhana Blog: Try out this blog to read sacred poetry from around the world.
28. Well-Mannered Frivolity: Find selected poems and writing samples on this language-focused blog.
29. The Magical Blog: This blog is home to poems from dozens of amateur writers.
30. Robin Chapman’s Poem a Day Blog: Check back with this blog regularly to read new poetry.
31. NarcissusWorks: Here you can find excerpts of poetry, recordings and more.
32. The Gladdest Thing: This blog posts poems almost daily so you can stay inspired and well read.

Published Poets

Here you’ll find the blogs of published writers and poets.

33. Edible Detritus: The author of three books of poetry, David Moolten posts poetry and thoughts to this blog.
34. Sweet Talking Guy: Andy Sewina posts his work and more to this blog every Tuesday.
35. A Writer in the Moment: Here, you’ll be able to read some of the work of Elizabeth Glixman, author of A White Girl Lynching.
36. Lori Desrosiers’ Poetry Blog: This Massachusetts-based poet uses her blog to post poetry, updates about her work and links to interesting material.
37. A Lump in the Throat: Mairi Sharratt, the author of this blog, works as a poet in Edinburgh.
38. The Shaking of Shifts: Karlo Jose R. Pineda is a writer in the Philippines who predominately works as a journalist but publishes poetry as well.
39. A Poet’s View: Find poetry, prose and articles by writer Don MacIver here.
40. Have Words, Will Travel: Laurie Junkins has had her work published in a number of forums and blogs regularly on this site.
41. Paul Lisicky: This well-known author has a published book and has done numerous poetry readings around the nation.
42. Sky Rope: Michael Patton, novelist and poet, posts images and poems to this site.
43. A Poet’s Word: This blog is a place where poet, writer and retired nurse Glynis J. Smy shares her poetry with the world.
44. Chicks Dig Poetry: Here you’ll find the blog of poet Sandra Beasley, author of the award-winning collection I Was the Jukebox.

Female Poets

These women show off their poetic skills through these blogs.

45. I See the Bridge: Read through the poems and look at the images from blogger Joanne Cucinello on this site.
46. McCarra Poetry: You’ll find a wealth of poetry on Maryann McCarra-Fitzpatrick’s blog.
47. Beautiful Leaves: Here, poet Gloria Smith shows off her work.
48. Poesia Torta: While a lot of the content of this blog is in Spanish, the vast majority also has translations for English readers as well.
49. Poetikat’s Invisible Keepsakes: Kat Mortensen talks about writing, posts her work and blogs about a wide range of other topics as well on this site.
50. Joy Leftow’s Blog: Get access to hip and fun poetry, as well as spoken poetry here.
51. Opened Window: This young poet, Alyssa Justice, offers readers a chance to peer into her world through her work here.
52. Little Glass Pen: Amanda Joy regularly posts her poetic works to this blog for readers to enjoy.
53. Poetry Struck: Blogger Suzilynn posts highly emotional and personal poetry to this site.
54. My Pecan Tree Poetry Blog: Visit this site to hear the poetic side of HR Professional Celestine M. Allen.
55. Creative Musings: This female blogger and writer shares her work through this site.
56. My Poetry Blog: Writer Marian Barker offers up her work for consideration here.

Male Poets

If you’re looking for a male point of view, try these poetry blogs on for size.

57. Poetry and Poets in Rags: Rus Bowden shares his poetry on this blog.
58. Poetic MindState: Tony Jefferson uses this blog to express his feelings through verse.
59. Poetry Where You Live: Raymond Foss is a lawyer turned poet who posts his work to this blog.
60. Mellifluous Tones: Find a wide range of sometimes nerdy poetry on this site.
61. Eyes for Ghosts: Give this blog a try to see the work of Josh Lehto.
62. Poetry Ring: This blog is the home of Daniel Mitchell, and he posts poems regularly to the site. You can also print out poetry books he has compiled of his work as well.
63. Caught in the Stream: Francis Scudellari shares his often brief work on this blog.
64. Gabriel Gadfly: Read through this blog to get an introduction to the work of 24-year-old Gabriel Gadfly.
65. Deep Spectrum: Here you’ll get access to the poems of Kevin and Larry, which often take a political tone.
66. PerPoBlo: This blog is the home for personal poetry by Charles Dixon-Spain of Argyle, Scotland.
67. Good Morning Doggerland: Find art links, poetry and more by Stephen on this site.
68. Disposable Poetry: While guest poets do appear on this site, it’s mainly the work of two poets, El Sebbo and James D.
69. Mcsubhine’s: Get poetic with the work blogger Michael posts to this site.
70. The Light Shines the Brightest: Read poems from writer Vishesh at this site.
71. Lost in the Frame of Life: Find a collection of work from this Canadian poet on this blog.
72. Pampered Poems: If you haven’t tired of poetry yet, visit the blog of world traveler and writer Ran here.
73. The Legend of Berkeley: This blogger may be a plant scientist by day, but indulges in all kinds of poetry after hours.

Poetic Teachers

These bloggers love to write poetry and to teach it as well.

74. A Teeny Tiny Poetry Blog: This college English teacher uses this blog to explore her creative side.
75. BryAntics: This blogger and writer has worked in many jobs during her life from teaching to publishing.
76. Crowned With Laurels: This teacher used his poetry as a stress relief from his job as an educator.
77. A Year of Reading: These two teachers read loads of books and share their reviews and great poetry in the process.
78. The English Blog: Here, language instructors can talk about and share their favorite works.
79. The Quiet Carresian: This high school teacher shares his poetry through this blog.
80. Sharp Sand: Check out this blog for insights into poetry, teaching and life from Joseph Duemer.

Emotional or Inspirational Poetry

These poems will tug at your heartstring and make you want to do great things.

81. Alcoholic Poet: These poems deal with addiction, depression and sadness.
82. jd urban: The poems written by this blogger chronicle his journey out of addiction.
83. Dream Time Poetry: Take a look at the brighter side of things with the work of Helen Howell.
84. Dancing with Pens: Blogger and poet Lisa explores discovery and creation through her work.
85. Darkenings: The poems here often explore the more pessimistic, darker side of life.
86. It’s All About Love: Find loads of love poems here.
87. inLovetry: Read this blog to see the devotion of one man to his woman–in verse.
88. Emotional Wanderings: Try out this poetry blog for an emotional journey.
89. Poetry Soul Closet: The poetry on this site by Heather Mirassou reflects passion and love.
90. Inspirational Poetry of Connie Arnold: Find inspiring poems and advice on this site.

Photographic Poetry

Here you’ll find poetry paired with visual imagery and music.

91. Azalia Suhaimi Photopoetry: Each of the poems on this site has an accompanying photograph.
92. Poetic Shutterbug: This blogger takes a lot of photos but also writes prose and poetry that is posted to the site as well.
93. Artistic Amalgams: This blog mixes up art, poetry and photographs.
94. Image and Verse: Here you’ll find striking images paired with poetry.
95. Words and Music: Read poetry while listening to classical music with this blog.
96. Beyond the Pale: Vivid images accompany the poetry by Tom Clark on this site.

Fun Stuff

These poetry blogs take a lighthearted approach to the subject matter, offering laughs or poems for kids.

97. A Poem a Day: Read poems by kids on this site that’s cute and inspiring at the same time.
98. Very Silly Poetry: Find somewhat silly poems on this site that will tickle your funny bone.
99. Poetry for Children: Author and professor Sylvia Vardell finds and shares children’s poetry on this site.
100. Mathematical Poetry: Bring some numbers into your poetry with guidance from this blog.