I created Poetry Pop to provide a sanctuary for fellow poets—a place where we can read, learn, and grow together. It is a true honor when subscribers trust me with their work, and I’m thrilled to see that community spirit in action today. Please join me in welcoming back Polish poet and dedicated subscriber, Anna Banasiak, for this Guest Pop with a collection of her poetry.
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I’m delighted to introduce a dedicated subscriber and poet, Bakhtiyar Hidayat, for today’s Guest Pop. Joining us all the way from Azerbaijan, Bakhtiyar reminds us of the magic of the digital age—allowing us to share poetry and build community with friends across oceans and time zones.
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Poetry Pop was born out of a wish for a shared space where we could all learn and find inspiration together. It honestly means the world to me that you trust me with your poems. To celebrate that community vibe, I’m so excited to introduce our guest for today: the lovely Jackie Chou. Welcome to the Guest Pop, Jackie!
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Announcing the arrival of my poetry book, Born of Orange Blossoms! This vibrant collection celebrates the beauty of nature’s cycles, with poems that capture the essence of each season. I’m so excited for you to experience it!
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Here in northern California we enjoyed a few warm days, where the sun painted the landscape in vibrant colors and coaxed us outdoors, but this week we are back to windy, rainy weather that feels relentless and dreary. You might feel the same way wherever you live, enduring the lingering chill and gray skies, so I say we break up with winter (Dear John style), put on our brightest smiles, and look forward to the blooming of spring. With this thought in mind, I’ve written a poem reflecting our collective longing for warmth and renewal. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
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My sisters and I buried our mother on January 6th, four years ago. I posted this poem a few years back but wanted to share it with you again today in her remembrance. May she continue to rest in paradise.
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My goal for Poetry Pop is to give others with a mutual passion for poetry a safe place to read, learn, and share poems. I love it when subscribers trust me to read their poetry. And I’m thrilled when they allow me to share their work here at Poetry Pop through a Guest Pop.
Please welcome, Frank Pasciuti, Ph.D. and his book, Can I Be Frank? Poetic Insights that Empower and Inspire to this Guest Pop session!
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I created poetry pop during the pandemic. My goal was to give others with a mutual passion for poetry a safe place to read, learn, and share poetry. I love it when subscribers trust me to read their poems. I also admire them when they have the courage to share their work with us here at Poetry Pop.
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Periodically on Poetry Pop, we enjoy a Guest Pop where a guest poet pops in for a visit. I’d like to welcome, the very talented Matthew Johnson to the blog today. I had the pleasure of interviewing Matthew and am excited to introduce him and share some of the poetry from his new book, Far from New York State with you!
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