Time to take a break for Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week
Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week is taking a break for the summer. After more than three successful years that have revealed the breadth and depth of poetic talent on this poetry website on numerous occasions, we feel it might be time to refresh its format. We know that it’s been a very popular feature as a showcase for poets that use this site, and that many of you contribute to it with your com...
5th August 2019
'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week
The new Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Happy Tuesday’ by Lisa C Bassignani - a lip-smacker of a poem with ingredients that include an “extra-tall margarita”, chips and a “king-size” burrito, as well as “fajitas sizzlling at the next table” and “the aroma of onions”. It’s a poem about a moment –...
29th July 2019
'Log In*' by Laura Taylor is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week
This week's Poem of the Week is 'Log In*' by Laura Taylor, a wonderful reflection on a life as seen through both the physical memories held and the clever device of internet security. Laura has create...
18th July 2019
The Poem of the Week is 'Now Birds Ravage The Cherries' by Devon Brock
The Poem of the Week is 'Now Birds Ravage the Cherries' by Devon Brock. Utilising nostalgia and metaphor as a poetic framework for something much deeper, Devon once again shows he can capture a moment...
8th July 2019
The Poem of the Week is 'Ring Around the Poison Ivy' by Mae Foreman
This weeks Poerm of the Week is 'Ring Around the Poison Ivy' by Mae Foreman. A hypnotic nursery rhyme with a dark heart, like all the best rhymes it juxtaposes bright imagery with a darker, more serio...
1st July 2019
'My Point is Circular' by Alexandra Parapadakis is Poem of the Week
The new Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘My Point is Circular’ by Alexandra Parapadakis. The last line of her poem says: “Ask me what I mean!” So we did. Alexandra said that the poem “tries to comm...
17th June 2019
The Poem of the Week is 'While the Blackbird Sings' by Dorothy Webb
This week's Poem of the Week is 'While the Blackbird Sings' by Dorothy Webb, a whimsical tale of wildife and wonder.
The piece is cleverly constructed and while it appears slight and almost musical...
3rd June 2019
'Star Scran and Honey Madness' by Kealan Coady is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week
Our Poem of the Week is 'Star Scran and Honey Madness' by Kealan Coady, a breathless piece of psychedelia that drips with deep space imagery and invites us to trip the light fantastic. Though we start...
11th May 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Book End' by Jonathan Humble
This weeks Poem of the Week is 'Book End' by Jonathan Humble, a quietly powerful, timeless piece of poetry that focuses on the slow disintegration of a life outside the public library. With its strong...
29th April 2019
The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton
Our Poem of the Week this time round is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton, a tale of small town apocalypse that beguiles us with its use of language and narrative. Randy forego...
15th April 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Once Upon a Time' by Laura Taylor
This weeks Poem of the Week is 'Once Upon a Time' by Laura Taylor, a piece written for NaPoWriMo from the prompt 'write something that involves a story or action that unfolds over an appreciable lengt...
8th April 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Lie With Poetry' by Becky Who
This week's Poem of the Week is 'Lie With Poetry' by Becky Who, a beautiful ode to poetry and all it does for us. Beginning with the line 'If I could lie with poetry as if beside a lover' this wonder ...
1st April 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Shoes' by D.Knape
19th March 2019
Dorothy Webb's 'The Silent March of 2001' is Poem of the Week
This week’s Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘The Silent March of 2001’ by Dorothy Webb, a powerful piece remembering the often forgotten side of the foot and mouth outbreak of 2001. The poem relate...
4th March 2019
Trevor Homer's 'When in Some Distant Time (For Imogen)’ is Poem of the Week
This week’s Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘When in Some Distant Time (For Imogen)’’ by Trevor Homer, a touching and nostalgic recollection of a distant time and a special memory. Trevor’s piece i...
25th February 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G
This week’s Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G, an ode to the world’s ultimate givers, the oft overlooked tree. ‘Pay Attention’ is rich with colour and imagery and utilizes an excellent las...
17th February 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Win Sum’ by Steven Arthur
11th February 2019
'Ice Skating in New Orleans' by Paris Tate is Poem of the Week
This weeks POTW choice is ‘Ice Skating in New Orleans’ by Paris Tate, a wonderful, chilly slice of nostalgia. Placing us alongside her on a makeshift ice-rink in the early 90s, Paris shows a remarkabl...
4th February 2019
'Haiku: Robin at New Year' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Haiku: Robin at New Year’ by David Redfield. New Year is already fading into memory, but David’s beautifully focused poem brings it back to vibrant, twittering...
28th January 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Half-hearted’ by Ruby
This week, Ruby adds her name to the ever-growing list of poets whose work has been awarded Poem of the Week. Her piece Half-hearted reminds us that a short, tightly crafted poem can be every bit as e...
21st January 2019
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Potential’ by Rich
14th January 2019
‘Freeman Street, Grimsby’ by David Cooke is our Poem of the Week
The first Poem of the Week of 2019 (and a very Happy New Year to you all!) comes from David Cooke, who wins it for the second time. His poem Freeman Street, Grimsby is a beautifully observed piece, al...
7th January 2019
Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz
Our final Poem of the Week for 2018 (we'll be taking a break over Xmas/New Year) is by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz. At the time of year when days are short, her poem Sunflower gives a nod in its title t...
24th December 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘To Life (full colour version)’ by Rick
This week, the POTW choice is the celebratory and gritty To Life (full colour version) by Rick.
Our thanks to Rick for his responses to our traditional Q&A, which you can read below. In the meantim...
17th December 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor
This week, Peter Taylor is awarded Poem of the Week for his piece Waking up to Snow. It's the second time Peter has received this award, so congratulations to him! Our thanks, too, for his responses t...
10th December 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Confessions’ by Randy Horton
This week our Poem of the Week award goes to Randy Horton for his poem 'Confessions', a piece which mixes both comedy and candour, and what feels like a tip of the hat to Yeats in the final line. Our ...
3rd December 2018
Our Poem of the Week is ‘Scooter Club and the Lost Boys’ by Beno
Beno describes himself as 'very new to reading and writing poetry'. His poem Scooter Club and the Lost Boys is still our poem of the week, though! It's a piece which pulses with energy. Read it and yo...
27th November 2018
‘Glenbrittle - the loch’ by Alan Travis Braddock is our Poem of the Week
Alan Travis Braddock has only started posting his work on Write Out Loud very recently – Glenbrittle - the loch is the second poem he's shared with us – but he's been writing for much longer, as his r...
19th November 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Words’ by Jon Stainsby
This Monday sees poet Jon Stainsby chosen for the second time, with his piece Words awarded Poem of the Week. Our congratulations to Jon, who is another of our contributors living outside the UK, and ...
12th November 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘The Dogs of Athens’ by John Short
This week, the poem The Dogs of Athens looks back to the time John Short spent living in that city, and brings it beautifully to life. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did. Our thanks to Joh...
5th November 2018
‘The Legacy’ by Jennifer Malden is our Poem of the Week
This week, our Poem of the Week comes from Jennifer Malden, who is awarded this recognition for the second time for her piece 'The Legacy'. Jennifer found time to answer our Q&A before returning to he...
29th October 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Light - O’ - Love’ by Katlego Maake Jr
This week, our choice is a poem by Katlego Maake Jr, whose poem Light - O' - Love is reproduced below. We're still waiting for Katlego's responses to our traditional Q&A which is such an integral part...
22nd October 2018
The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Missing Soul’ by Joanna Halliday
As Autumn kicks into gear we welcome a new face: Joanna Halliday, whose piece 'Missing Soul' becomes the latest Poem of the Week. As always, you'll find the poem in this article if you missed it when ...
15th October 2018
‘Peace, love and understanding have left the building’ is our Poem of the Week
The latest in our ever-lengthening line of Poem of the Week comes from Jon Stainsby. His piece Peace, love and understanding have left the building is reproduced below for you to enjoy, along with his...
8th October 2018
‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week
As a result of close-minded teachers, Jane Briganti tells us, art took a back seat in her life for many years. I'm sure many of us can relate to that, and part of Write Out Loud's rationale is to prov...
1st October 2018
"Writing in Rhyme" by Becky Who is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week
This week's Poem of the Week is by Becky Who, who was thrilled to be chosen. "This really means a lot to me, and thank you for a great web site, it has really changed things for me". The pleasure is ...
24th September 2018
‘The Voice of the Commons’ by Janey Colbourne is our Poem of the Week
This week, Janey Colbourne is awarded the Poem of the Week accolade for the first time. Her poem The Voice of the Commons attracted a lot of praise when it was first posted on Write Out Loud, and we'r...
17th September 2018
‘Triptych #1: Coffee, Paper, and Storm’ by Aly is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week
This week, our Poem of the Week comes from Aly, who describes herself as 'a woman made out of poetry, art, and architecture'. We hope you enjoy her poem 'Triptych #1' and her answers to Write Out Lou...
10th September 2018
