While I understand why some lit magazines charge a reading fee, and I'm not faulting them for it…as a person who spends a lot of time writing poetry, the fact that I can't pay said fees is almost axiomatic.
Shaun Jex
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Writer. Father. Husband. Pickle connoisseur. he/him
I've just published my debut poetry collection for adults and I am giving it away for free online. Here's a poem from the book, below. I hawked it to some fancy magazines, but no luck. Very proud to self-publish it. Download the entire book here: archive.org/download/the... #BookSky #PoetryCommunity
Thanks as always to @thetoypress.bsky.social for a new #wordoftheweek. Here’s my poem based on the prompt. #poetrycommunity #writingforchildren #kidlit
The Toy 🍩🦜🍑🌻🌈🪐🛼🎈🐢@thetoypress.bsky.social · 5d agoHello, here is your #wordoftheweek! #writingcommunity #writingforchildren #writingprompt #PoetryCommunity
Thrilled to have a poem about the Ticket to Scaryness on the Poetry Express. Check out some of the other newly featured poems at the link below. scaryness.com/halloween-ca...
We sat down and watched the AEW tribute to Pac this morning. Pac was the best pro wrestling had to offer, and AEW gave him a tribute worthy of that legacy.
Spooky season is here, so it’s the perfect time for some spooky poems! In this week’s blog post, we chat about old creature feature movies and how they might inspire your poems. shaunmjex.wordpress.com/2026/10/04/a...
A Creature Feature Poem
A creature feature in poetry form! Plus, a writing prompt to kick off the Halloween season.
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There were dead birds washed up near the lighthouse I visited today. They looked vulnerable and poignant, no different in their way from a shipwreck victim from a century ago. The bodies fragile and too harshly treated by the light, but also beautiful and somehow remembered by wave and wind and rock
The newest issue of Epistemic Literary ( @epistemiclit.bsky.social ) is available now! It includes my poem “Highline” among a lot of other wonderful pieces, which you can read at the link below: epistemiclit.com/current-issue
To be honest, I'm giving myself a couple days before I watch the Pac tribute on AEW Dynamite. I've seen a few clips this evening, and it looks like it's been a beautiful and powerful show.
I have books published with Bloomsbury, but the book I am most proud of is my self-published pamphlet for adults. I noticed a typo involving a SINGLE LETTER, & this morning I spent two hours trying to re-upload the document. It's FREE, and I'd love you to check it out: archive.org/details/the-...
The Relationship Expert
Joshua Seigal is best known as a children's poet. The Relationship Expert is his debut pamphlet for adults. His primary website is www.joshuaseigal.co.uk.
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Kenn’s poems are always good for a giggle and expertly crafted. As a sucker for alliteration, I particularly enjoyed this poem.
Kenn Nesbitt - Poetry4kids@kennnesbitt.bsky.social · last wk.From the Funny Files: "Patricia Brought Her Parakeet" from the book "When the Teacher Isn't Looking" poetry4kids.com/poems/patric... #childrenspoetry #funnypoetry #poetry4kids
It’s Day 2 of #LitMagWeek, so we’re taking the opportunity to reintroduce ourselves! Epistemic Literary is dedicated to exchanging ideas and building community through sharing diverse perspectives. Editors: @melruthwrites.bsky.social @kristinwrites.bsky.social @gcbwrites.bsky.social
This poem by Brian proves why he’s one of the most gifted writers creating children’s poetry today. It’s a wonder-filled beauty.
Brian Moses@brianmosespoet.bsky.social · 2w agoA poem a day till @PoetryDayUK Today's is on the theme of WONDER and was written after asking a class of young children what they liked playing with. One small girl replied, 'I like playing with stars.' What a gift to a writer! brian-moses.blogspot.com/2012/10/play...
Both in the news and on a personal level, death has been omnipresent recently. So, I did the emotionally mature thing and wrote a poem about going all “I, Tonya” on the Grim Reaper. That is, if I recall, one of the vital steps in Elizabeth Kubler Ross’s stages of grief.
Quite pleased to have a poem included in the Poems of the Week featured at @lightpoetrymag.bsky.social . You can read my poem below and check out the rest of the poems at lightpoetrymagazine.com#potw
Gutted to hear of Benjamin Satterly’s passing (aka Pac in AEW and Neville in WWE). He was easily one of the most dynamic and gifted performers I've ever seen. Thoughts are with his friends, family, and colleagues.
Watching the first episode of Hazardous History with Henry Winkler and, holy cow, I always knew the old Action Park was dangerous, but it was so much worse than I imagined….
Fall is finally here, and it's found its way into this week’s writing prompt and poem; shaunmjex.wordpress.com/2026/09/27/h...
Harvesting a Poem
It’s officially fall, the harvest season! The summer heat is slipping away, and the days are getting shorter. Apples are growing ripe on the trees, and are ready to be picked. Out at the pump…
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Love Okada, but I would have had Ciampa go over there.
Wwe What Happened
ALT: Wwe What Happened
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Well, the Texas Rangers season won't end today. It's going down to the last game of the season.
Scary moment at AEW All Out. Hoping and wishing Steve Borden a quick and total recovery.
I've written a couple poems incorporating pro wrestling recently. Which means watching AEW All Out is technically professional research. The cost of the PPV should be a write off.
Reading Gary Paulsen’s descriptions of running the Iditarod and I can't help wondering, “How long until Darby Allin decides to give this a shot, too?”
Darby Allin Ladder Jump
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Konami has released the original Castlevania as a free app game for a limited time. This pleases me.
Unreal. I’m starting to think no one actually wants to win the AL West.