Poetry Readers

Poetry Readers

To Read More Poets

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Jun 21
    How does 06/30/2026 23:00 GMT sound for everyone?
    cocteau wrote:Hi friends! I'm looking to host another Poetry Readers session towards the end of this month - would there be any interest for that? If so, please let me know available days / times, or any poetry you'd like to possibly discuss.

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    Liminality replied · Jun 21

    (I've got something on on that day, so won't be able to make it - sorry! Hope others are able to join though!)

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Jun 2
    Hi friends! I'm looking to host another Poetry Readers session towards the end of this month - would there be any interest for that? If so, please let me know available days / times, or any poetry you'd like to possibly discuss.

    cherie replied · Jun 5

    Would love to participate once the day and time is chosen!


    Avian replied · Jun 10

    i'm interested and also bad at planning ahead; evenings and nights usually work best for me (if i had access to a thumbs up emoji it would be used here)

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Apr 30
    THE PAD IS LIVE!
    cocteau wrote:The Poetry Readers pad discussion is TODAY! (I will post a link around an hour-ish before... you are always welcome to come in after to add your thoughts / see what happened, too.)

    I am so excited to host this discussion and to see all of the lovely poems you bring! As a reminder: be sure to bring a poem to discuss (if you'd like), such as one from your NaPo thread, one you've read online and loved, or anything else of that nature! There will be a few prompts for discussion, or you could write some of your own.

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Apr 30
    The Poetry Readers pad discussion is TODAY! (I will post a link around an hour-ish before... you are always welcome to come in after to add your thoughts / see what happened, too.)

    I am so excited to host this discussion and to see all of the lovely poems you bring! As a reminder: be sure to bring a poem to discuss (if you'd like), such as one from your NaPo thread, one you've read online and loved, or anything else of that nature! There will be a few prompts for discussion, or you could write some of your own.

    alliyah replied · Apr 30

    I think I should be able to pop in late - I have a meeting schedule to end at 7:15 PM, but will try to pop in when I get home!

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Mar 27
    Hello friends! It's been a cold few years, but we are pleased to say that...
    POETRY READERS IS BACK!

    We will be having a meeting on 04/30/2026 23:00 GMT (adjusted to your local time zone) to discuss ANY poem you wish to! Please feel free to bring poems from your NaPo threads, any poem you've read online, etc. This does include poems written by YWSers, but please ask for PERMISSION first!

    If you are unfamiliar with Poetry Readers, don't feel scared! There will be a few "prompts" / questions to discuss about each poem you bring, and as a group, we talk about what we enjoy about poetry - the fun thing about literary discussions is that no one is ever "wrong" with their interpretation! That's why this club exists!

    All YWS rules apply. Please be sure to check the Poetry Readers club for more information, especially as we get closer to April!

    PhlebasThePhoenician replied · Mar 28

    I'll bring some Pound, Eliot, and Yeats.

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Apr 9, 2023
    Pad link is here!


    Liminality wrote:Hello hello! Please bring any poem you'd like to discuss with others on 4/8/2023 21:00 EDT. It could be one of your own poems from NaPo, a poem you read online, something from a poetry book, etc. If you'd like to discuss a poem written by another YWSer, please be sure to ask their permission first!

    The pad link will be posted in the Poetry Readers club and shared to the People's Tab. As usual, all YWS rules and the content rating system apply to the pad.

    Also, with any luck, I've gotten the time right this time and we won't have to do any time-travelling ;) It's supposed to be the day before Easter Sunday for most time zones here I think . . .

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Apr 2, 2023
    Hello hello! Please bring any poem you'd like to discuss with others on 4/8/2023 21:00 EDT. It could be one of your own poems from NaPo, a poem you read online, something from a poetry book, etc. If you'd like to discuss a poem written by another YWSer, please be sure to ask their permission first!

    The pad link will be posted in the Poetry Readers club and shared to the People's Tab. As usual, all YWS rules and the content rating system apply to the pad.

    Also, with any luck, I've gotten the time right this time and we won't have to do any time-travelling ;) It's supposed to be the day before Easter Sunday for most time zones here I think . . .
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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Mar 19, 2023
    Here's the pad link!
    Liminality wrote:*TIME CORRECTION -- I changed the year, now it should be right

    Liminality wrote:Heads up, you could be discussing a Taylor Swift song at a poetry discussion!!

    Hello hello! With NaPo coming up, we're having a special song lyric discussion for our Poetry Readers pad this March! The date/time will be 3/18/2023 21:00 EDT (adjusts to your timezone). You can bring song lyrics from any musical artist you like to discuss. Some examples of the things we might talk about would be favourite lines, how the language of the song makes you feel, etc.

    As usual all YWS rules and the content rating system will apply to the pad. Said pad will be posted in the Poetry Readers club and on the People's Tab.

    We hope to see you there!

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    alliyah replied · Mar 19, 2023

    Super fun discussion, thanks Lim!

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Mar 13, 2023
    *TIME CORRECTION -- I changed the year, now it should be right

    Liminality wrote:Heads up, you could be discussing a Taylor Swift song at a poetry discussion!!

    Hello hello! With NaPo coming up, we're having a special song lyric discussion for our Poetry Readers pad this March! The date/time will be 3/18/2023 21:00 EDT (adjusts to your timezone). You can bring song lyrics from any musical artist you like to discuss. Some examples of the things we might talk about would be favourite lines, how the language of the song makes you feel, etc.

    As usual all YWS rules and the content rating system will apply to the pad. Said pad will be posted in the Poetry Readers club and on the People's Tab.

    We hope to see you there!

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Mar 13, 2023
    Heads up, you could be discussing a Taylor Swift song at a poetry discussion!!

    Hello hello! With NaPo coming up, we're having a special song lyric discussion for our Poetry Readers pad this March! The date/time will be 3/18/2021 21:00 EDT (adjusts to your timezone). You can bring song lyrics from any musical artist you like to discuss. Some examples of the things we might talk about would be favourite lines, how the language of the song makes you feel, etc.

    As usual all YWS rules and the content rating system will apply to the pad. Said pad will be posted in the Poetry Readers club and on the People's Tab.

    We hope to see you there!

    Shady replied · Mar 13, 2023

    darn, guess I'm a couple years too late xD


    Liminality replied · Mar 13, 2023

    Oh no <.< I hadn't noticed the time thing.


  • Liminality replied · Jan 14, 2023

    Giving a quick tag for people who might be online + interested to discuss!

    Spoiler
    @spatula @rainforest @FireEyes

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    Poetry Readers Club Update · Jan 8, 2023
    Hello hello! Happy new year, everybody! On 01/13/2023 20:00 EST - 01/13/2023 21:30 EST Poetry Readers discussions kicks off again with a new twist. For this discussion, we're going to try this out: every participant brings a poem (not one they've written themselves, but one they've read and enjoyed reading). For example, if you really like Shakespeare, you can bring one of his sonnets and paste it in the WriterFeedPad. (This applies to any poet you enjoy - though if you'd like to bring a poem by a fellow YWSer, make sure you ask them for permission first!) Additionally, please remember to add a rating or warning in the pad on the line before the poem if it contains content that may warrant such a warning. Using YWS's content guidelines is a good idea, and you can also use more specific warnings. Feel free to ask if you're not sure if something needs to be warned for!

    We'll then chat about the poems in the pad. There will be some general prompts provided that could apply to a wide range of poems, but feel free to come up with your own questions for the poem you'll bring based on your interests. Discussing poetry is a fun activity that can also help you think about your own writing, whether it be poetry or prose.

    If you have any questions about how this will work, you can ask Liminality! (And if you haven't please subscribe to / join the Poetry Readers club! It's a fun space for people to chat about poetry they've read.)

    The link to the pad to join will be posted via the Poetry Readers club and in the People's Tab.


No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.
— John Donne