For this issue dedicated to first-time contributors, I wanted to evoke the freshness & excitement of a beginning. I started with POETRY's established grid as a foundation, treating it as a framework to build within rather than a boundary to remain inside. —April POETRY cover artist, Sebastian Pren

Author Richie Hofmann reflects on how we're stewards of language in our video series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Richie Hofmann: https://bit.ly/4cWsoh8 Video produced by Three Story Media.

Writer Erika L. Sánchez, who you may recognize from our series "Where I Write," reads and reflects on a poem by Rigoberto González from his collection BOOK OF RUIN. Explore more of González's poems: https://bit.ly/4u3IxIq Video produced by 5:00 Films & Media. 📹

2025 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize recipient, Rigoberto González, reads his poem "Cicadas." Explore more of González's poems: https://bit.ly/4uQYmDs Video produced by 5:00 Films & Media 📹

Author Erika L. Sánchez shares why rage can be helpful and how her writing space is a dream come true in the Poetry Foundation's series, "Where I Write." Video produced by Three Story Media. 📹

Author Richie Hofmann imagines who else has written at his early French Third Republic desk across centuries in our video series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Richie Hofmann: https://bit.ly/4cWsoh8 Video produced by Three Story Media.

Cheswayo Mphanza reflects on the poem "Taking Possession" by Rigoberto González. Throughout April, we're sharing videos of the 2025 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize recipient and writers reading his poetry. Explore more of González's poems: https://bit.ly/4uQYmDs Video produced by 5:00 Films & Media. 📹

Author Erika L. Sánchez shares why her writing space represents the freedom she always wanted in the Poetry Foundation's series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Erika L. Sánchez: https://bit.ly/4vql5H0 Video produced by Three Story Media.

Writer John Keene reads and reflects on the poem "Gila" by Rigoberto González. Explore more of González's poems: https://bit.ly/4uQYmDs Video produced by 5:00 Films & Media. 📹

Author Richie Hofmann introduces the objects and places that collapse time and drive him to make new art in our video series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Richie Hofmann: https://bit.ly/4cWsoh8

"We weren't ready for the pace... Give (Montreal) credit, they made plays. They made plays, and they got us, but I didn't really know what we were doing." Rod Brind'Amour explaining the #Canes' turbulent first period.

King Charles III’s Speech Becomes High-Stakes Test for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 👉 Read the full story at NewsLink7.com #KeirStarmer #KingCharlesIII #LabourParty #UKPolitics #KingsSpeech #ReformUK #News #WorldNews #Noticias

Representing NY-10 in Congress is a privilege I will never take lightly. When Democrats take back the House, I’ll lead the fight to defend our democracy from Trump, and I’ll build on the crucial work we’ve been doing to deliver for New Yorkers across our district.

Marina Sirtis' favourite Star Trek movie & meeting King Charles III 🎧The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates on all podcast platforms. 📺 YouTube, Spotify​⁠ & the ​⁠Queer Theatre website. ✨ Sponsors: Theataccounts & The Two Brewers 🎥 Boyan Georgiev #startrek #startrekfirstcontact #startrektng

🎵 Blaze of Glory - Jan 19 2026 Sit-in – Portland ICE Facility Artistic license. After a few weeks of recovery, Pink Frog is back on the front lines, not yet cinders. Song By Roberta Rogow robertarogow.bandcamp.com/album/one-fi... #filk #protests #ice #pdx #iceportland #peacefulprotest

Join @amyscott.bsky.social‬, host of How We Survive, and Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer @elizkolbert.bsky.social in conversation with @kairyssdal.bsky.social on September 9. Register for free at mktplc.org/4mUAhXz. Presented by Odoo with additional underwriting support from The Economist.

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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on the return of Ayo Dosunmu for Game 2: “He gives us another offensive threat, two-way player, coast-to-coast guy. All the things that he does best is exactly the type of thing that we need.”

Clutch Queens: Caitlin Clark SHUT DOWN The Indy 500 😳 Caitlin Clark completely TOOK OVER the Indy 500. Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/dz1it... #CC22 #CaitlinClark #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

If you need a ride for tonight’s @datelinenbc.bsky.social weekend mystery. Your coach awaits you. 9/8c #Dateline

📺️ Relive the moments our newest MSPs were elected on Friday (and even early Saturday morning!)

Night spot in umeda Osaka #travel #japan #fyp #foryou #routine #dailylife #japanese #travelvlog #asia #asian #japanesefood #foodie #chill #lofi

Achilles for Idaho Headquarters is open and we need volunteers! 🔌 You could write a letter, stuff an envelope, or make a phone call. There are a hundred ways to plug in. 👆️ Sign up here: buff.ly/qj2Fp0O #achillesforidaho #achillesHQ #volunteer

@siciliansapien1.bsky.social @sophiemom.bsky.social @molly-bee.bsky.social @norariversbskysoc.bsky.social @mikethegoatguy.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "NO MORE" THURSDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

Oba Femi responds to Brock Lesnar's attack: "It's personal now, you've done it! If Paul loved you, he'd have told you to stay at home. If Paul loved you, you wouldn't have done what you did. But it's too late now Brock, I'll see you in Italy." #WWERAW

Building on our rich heritage to develop the future of the region’s rail through new stations and investment.

Tip: Take out enemies the Baraxium first to stay safe from heavy ranged attacks! 🔫 Wishlist Cardstronaut on Steam today. #indiegame #gamedev #TurnBasedThursday #rougelike #indiegamedev

Brody King and Claudio Castagnoli go to war again for the first time since they met in the #AEWContinentalClassic! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max

How can re-photography reveal urban change? Developed in partnership with Field Studies Council, @sheffielduni.bsky.social, and University of the West of England. Watch the full video on... https://timeforgeography.co.uk/videos-container/qualitative-fieldwork-human-geography/

MP Cooper once again doubling down on the completely fabricated "blank nomination form" conspiracy he saw in a Youtube video. Bill C-25 is intended to stop long ballots, and also to curtail election misinformation, yet here we are watching misinformation inform the very creation of that bill🙃

Great answers from Vincent Kompany, speaking to Gabriel Clarke: "You only have two ways, the first one is to go full and the second is to retreat fully, the in-between doesn't work against that level of player, against our level of players." Same again next week? "More, even more."

Putin: Military threats to Russia are lawful targets. For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

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The ambulance is struggling.

Bukayo Saka, who officially joined Arsenal at 8 years old, gets his long-awaited moment with the Premier League trophy!

In other news, stali smo na doručak.

Senegalese player celebration after beating Morocco to reach the U17 AFCON Final.

Are you looking for things to do in Louisville? @g-nizzle.bsky.social has some ideas.

Power play goal for Carolina! Scored by Shayne Gostisbehere with 01:58 remaining in the 2nd period. Assisted by Seth Jarvis and Nikolaj Ehlers. Carolina: 5 Montreal: 0 #MTLvsCAR #SoundTheSiren #GoHabsGo

Let's cut to the chase: Marvel's Wolverine launches September 15, 2026. Wishlist #WolverinePS5 now: insom.games/MW-Wishlist

“The chief of the Forest Service is a logging executive” Listen to those words. Also? I don’t think I live long enough to see us recover from any of this and that makes me crazy.

Live from Montgomery County, it’s happening this weekend. Here's your weekly guide of 7 things to do, including Bethesda’s Round House Theatre Teen Takeover.

"So Zhan Zhan should post more live photos." Xiao Zhan: Okay. 😂 His laugh 🥹🥹🥹❤️ #XiaoZhan肖战 #XiaoZhanxHonor #XiaoZhanxHonorLS26

“Cosa possiamo fare per fermare la violenza di genere sulle donne?”. Non con il complesso dell’eroe, non dicendo “io non toccherei le donne neanche con un fiore”, ma, per esempio, parlando con i propri amici uomini, invece di guardare dall’altra parte. Lo dice bene Daniel Sloss.

NO KINGS 2.0 #wethepeople #protest #nokings #removetrump #arresttrump

I got a memory so bad I can't tell where I have and haven't been before 😂 #twitch #girlstreamer #crpg #divinity #fyp

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When you’re ready for your close up but the ferry photo bombs you… 📸:Vanessa Tippmann

A couple of weeks ago, I commented how, I came to regret all the judgement and advice I gave to folks who had kids before I had my own. Even if you're right... just be mindful. "Just talk to them" is always easier said than done. 😅

Yes, the grifting is beyond maddening.

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Experts Lay Out What Latest USCIS Memo Could Mean for Those in Line for Green Cards: Last week, AILA held press briefing to break down what we know, questions we have, and what the future may hold for this memo and our immigration system. Watch here for clips from the briefing.

Luciana Berger, "Nigel Farage's £5m gift was connected to his work of delivering Brexit, and that is political activity" Danny Kruger, "No.. It was unrelated to any serviced rendered or services to be delivered" Nigel Farage, "It was given as a reward for campaigning for Brexit for 27 years"

2/ It has been hit multiple times by Ukrainian drone attacks, including confirmed strikes in February 2026 Why it matters The refinery processes about 6.6 million tonnes of crude oil per year and is one of the major fuel producers in southern Russia.

When asked if a lawsuit is still on the table, Becerra says “we have not dropped any options that are on the table for us - a lie is a lie.” Expert reads off California’s election code… Steyer refused to show his lying face when he doubled down on his knowing lie.

MN House Speaker and GOP gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth refuses to rule out a pardon for Derek Chauvin: "There's a lot that goes into any type of pardon decision."

Julie Won, Antonio Reynoso and Claire Valdez all said stock trading by members of Congress should be banned. #NY1Debate