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 Erika L. Sánchez introduces us to her writing sanctuary in our new video series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Erika L. Sánchez: https://bit.ly/4vql5H0

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.

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.

Author Richie Hofmann discusses how writing poetry is engaging with a larger history in our video series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Richie Hofmann: https://bit.ly/4cWsoh8 Video produced by Three Story Media.

Writer and educator Diego Baez reads and reflects on "things that shine in the night" by 2025 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize recipient Rigoberto González. Throughout April, we're sharing videos of González's poetry. Explore more of his poems: https://bit.ly/4uQYmDs Video by 5:00 Films & 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 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.

Author Erika L. Sánchez explains how ancestral wisdom grounds her in creativity and resistance 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.

Author Erika L. Sánchez develops characters, builds a family tree, and writes plot points for a novel in the space where she can be "her weirdest self" in the Poetry Foundation's series, "Where I Write." Learn more about Sánchez: https://bit.ly/4vql5H0 Video produced by Three Story Media 📹

Pat Ryan goes off on House Republicans pulling the War Powers vote, calling them “Chickenhawk motherfuckers.”

FBI Director Cash Patel has been accused of using his position to hand out personalized whiskey bottles as favors to those he encounters on official business. This is just the latest in a series of questionable actions from the embattled director. Credit: @aaronparnas.bsky.social | Source #Scandal

Now Trumps going to start a new war with Cuba to cover up the Screwed up war with Iran that he used to cover up the Epstein files!! I say blow Epstein Island off the map not Cuba! chips-gifs.com

Video evidence depicts Israeli military personnel discharging firearms at the Global Sumud Flotilla vessel Girolama while situated in international waters.

Jesse Watters promoted President Donald J. Trump's false claim that '86' was a mob term for murder. Watters used the term in July 2025 to describe people getting canceled by the mainstream media. I provide receipts along with the dictionary definition of the term - 86

Why does it remind me of this one?

A Palestinian girl cries after seeing a photo of her grandmother and aunt held as hostages by Israeli soldiers. Zionists are Satan's Chosen Terrorists.

A 2nd 5-star Goodreads review for my touching MM romance, Bridging The Gap (The Potter's Choice 2) 🥰 This book is the second in The Potter's Choice series. The first in the series is Brady's Choice. Bridging The Gap: mybook.to/bridgingthegap #mmromance #bookreview

AI models can be trained to have different personalities. What happens when those models are used by the military? Paul Scharre, Executive Vice President at the Center for a New American Security, and @sarahshoker.bsky.social, Senior Research Scholar at Berkeley join Jon to discuss. New pod out now!

📎 Tarihte Bugün Bir milletin kaderi değiştiren Bandırma Vapuru, saat 23.00 sularında İnebolu'ya vardı. (17 Mayıs 1919) #BirlikNET #TarihteBugün

Unser „Wofür“ - Wir wollen #Gerechtigkeitslücken im Steuersystem endlich schließen. Heute ca. 17:05 Uhr im Plenum des Deutschen Bundestages!

Although I think they all did a fabulous job, I'm going with Lady Gaga

So Let's See Who YOU Really Are, Shall We...? ' Jeffery Epstein's Legal Representative, Don't You Find That Weird ... 👀 #legalrepresentative #epstein #weird #news #trending

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the worst attack on American soil, we must enshrine the memory of the nearly 3,000 loved ones we lost, the first responders, and those still dealing with 9/11-related illnesses.

A Random Beat Made in #Music2000PS1 #playstation1

Ugly scenes of antisocial behaviour in a Kent seaside town caused businesses to shut and police drafted in... More here: www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/...

Oh my god! Yep it's decided I NEED!! that T'Rex Suit! It Roars like REXY! The eyes blink too!! I am not even joking I would get on the bus with it on 😂 or go the shop to get milk 😂

So this is the biggest problem with this movie, Thor’s exposition bath

Saturday means relaxing… which means gaming… which means you should check out Little Tree Kingdom on Steam. (A bit of a stretch, but let's ignore that 😂) Sign-ups for the playtest are still open, btw! #gamedevelopment #screenshotsaturday #midwinterspirits

Trump and his inner circle are terrified of the Epstein files and this clip makes it obvious why. Epstein had the goods on him, and they know it. Video credit: Brut

When “Normal” Labs Don’t Match How You Feel “Normal” test results do not always explain why you feel unwell. 🎥 Full video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o0k2M2Q7BU

The defeat of three bills hastily introduced in parliament on delimitation, women's reservation and increasing the size of the Lok Sabha seems to be only a temporary setback to the BJP’s unchecked ambitions. Shweta Desai writes: https://ow.ly/1O0m50Z0b02

Sometimes, when Sausage begs for treats and I’d otherwise say no, I’m struck with the intrusive thought that I could reincarnate as a cat, and that *I* would want more treats—so I end up pushing *myself* over and giving them to her 🤣😭🤌🏼🤌🏼 #VideoDescription: I feed a black and white tuxedo cat treats.

This week on Unholy: Yonit talks about the true main obstacle to a Palestinian state.

98% Parents misunderstand THIS about kids behaviour! Access Full Guide: https://go.growdeen.com/positive_behaviour_environment Your child isn't difficult. Your home might be. Small changes make cooperation natural. #fyp #viral #Islam

The West Wing S04E07 - Election Night Clip number 0026 #TheWestWing

#mentors #professors #thankyou #stem #science

This maybe taboo but it’s okay to exhale and feel relief without shame #MikeyTheDeathDoula #DeathDoula #DeathPositive #onthisday

technology has advanced so far that we can now make video simulations of what it would be like to have the Badge Arcade Bunny as your roommate #wolfbungaming

Meet the new owners of Eagle Cathedral City 🦅 Part 1 of our 5-part interview series! Catch their open houses during Leather Pride & Palm Springs Pride weekends - merch, beats, and a sneak peek at the new space. #EagleCathedralCity #GayPalmSprings #BarracksBarLegacy #LeatherBars #ThePalmSpringsGuys

We've just handed down the 2026 Federal Budget.  It's a responsible and ambitious budget aimed at building and strengthening our nation.  It's about building a country where hard work pays off and everyone has the opportunity to get ahead.

On this week's Rational Security, @sranderson.bsky.social, @tylermcbrien.com, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, and @noupside.bsky.social discussed some big national security including the concerning rise of amateur OSINT accounts, the SAVE America Act, and more. youtu.be/bKmUP19hHxk

Your website might look great… but is it generating leads? Most businesses invest in design, not conversions. Result? Low engagement. No leads. At YES IT Labs LLC, we build websites that convert visitors into customers. 📞 calendly.com/yesitlabs/pa... #WebsiteDevelopment #LeadGeneration

Happy New Week🤩”Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live”(Anne Sweeney) #GoodMorningXFriends #MondayVibes #AuthorLife #mynameisnanon #BeachVibes #Cancun #LoveIsBlind #buyingcontent #beachlife Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/paul-...

EU Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels A new Ember report finds wind and solar generated more electricity than fossils in the EU in 2025, reaching a record 30% share, Solar output rose 20% in a year. “This is the start of a new era of solar,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council on BBC News

When the Killers sing Mr Brigjtside to a Buffalo crowd. Come on Arsenal!!

Nashville/Hermitage Area- A crash being moved over on I-40 eastbound Stewarts Ferry Pike 4:24pm CT. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

The Suspects In San Diego Mosque Shooting Were NOT Trans; They Were N@zis

Trump took 3 major judicial losses in 24 hours, but the cultural rejection is the real story. ​75% of his fake National Mall concert acts just quit.​You can't buy real culture. The momentum is shifting. Repost this and spread some hard-earned optimism today! 🏛️🎸

Distractions. Greed. Misdirections. Corruption. Just another day in the USA

“I think there will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028,” Whitmer said. 🔗https://www.wfsb.com/2026/05/28/democratic-gov-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-says-she-wont-run-president-2028/ 

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Today, I'm in Lexington, NE. We'll be holding a town hall and listening to residents who've been impacted by the Tyson plant closure and now these wildfires.

Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk classic Akira makes a welcome return to the big screen. A landmark in anime and feature length animation, Akira has lost none of its power and spectacle in the nearly 40 years since its original release. It closes out the @japanesefilmfestie.bsky.social tour for 2026.

I don't care if you don't like me… your loss, not mine lol lol 😆 😂 🤣 🙃

❓Drei schnelle Fragen an - heute mit Themen von „Ist ein Richter auf Probe ein richtiger Richter?“ bis hin zu „Was wäre, wenn wir in einer Zeitschleife leben?“ Lasst euch überraschen ☺️ #dreischnelleFragenan #RichteraufProbe #RechtSymBadisch

Happy❤️Day!

Jon Krause of the UAW Local 2093 Bargaining Committee recently testified in my committee about the realities facing workers at American Axle.

Explained how Quantum computers work

#Trump must've told #Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos "You better back out and let my beautiful friends, the Ellisons buy #WarnerBrothers, or else I'm going to tell everybody that you're in the Epstein Files." Prove me wrong. I dare you. #Paramount #WBD Now, MAGA has claimed CNN. Only MSNBC remains.