The Top 40 Poetry Blogs on the Web
Plato wrote in Ion, "Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history." Indeed, poetry has been a staple to mankind since its inception and whether it is written on parchment, in journals, or on a blog, it is vitally important to the human condition. As computers continue to rise in popularity, it is no wonder that poets have turned to the Internet to publish their works and with so many blogs available, it can sometimes be hard to find the real gems. Here are 40 examples of fantastic poetry blogs. Some contain original works, others simply transcribe the works of others, but if you are a fan of poetry, these blogs will brighten your day.
The Top Five
Classic Poetry Aloud : This blog is filled with hundreds of classic poems that can be read aloud with the push of a button. Authors include John Donne, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Shakespeare, and many more.
Our favorite post: "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson
The Reflected Moon : The Reflected Moon is written by Robert Lew. He writes three blogs, our favorite of which is the one featured here. The blog is updated with one or two new haikus every day. For anybody who loves a quick, satisfying read, this site should definitely be bookmarked.
Our favorite post : "can't stop the changes" by Robert Lew
Mathematical Poetry : Have you been searching for a place that blends your love and math and the written word? Look no further. The blog Mathematical Poetry takes mathematical concepts and turns them into poetry. The blog features pictures, videos, and poetry of this phenomenon.
Our favorite post : "Six Alone In" by Karl Kempton
Poems of the Times : The blog Poems of the Times has a really interesting concept attached to it. All the poems on the blog are generated by looking at various newspaper headlines and compiling them daily into poems. Not only does this allow you to get your daily poetry fix, it also gives you some idea of what's going on in the world. Overall, this is an excellent and unique read.
Our favorite post : "Poem for February 10, 2010"
Poems Found in Translation : This blog truly stands out. A.Z. Foreman in a linguistic student, who for his love of poetry and other languages, has taken it upon himself to translate non-English poems into English. He has translated Arabic, Breton, Catalan, Chinese, Esperanto, Dutch, French, German, Galician, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Old English, Persian/Tajik, Polish, Occitan, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ottoman Turkish, and Welsh poems. This blog is definitely worth a close read.
Back To TopOur favorite post : "Akhmatova: Cleopatra" (From Russian)
Other Fantastic Poetry Blogs
Appreciating Poetry : The poems here are all tributes to more famous poems that have inspired the author of the blog. Topics vary. The blog has a fairly steady stream of readers that leave comments.
Our favorite post: "Moments" by Arthi
Art Philosophy Poetry : Art Philosophy Poetry features poems, prose, paintings, and much more numerous topics. Heavily included, however, are posts on government, health care, global warming, and war.
Our favorite post: "buried under a sea of people"
Bead Wire Wrap Poetry : This blog features jewelry named after famous poems such as William Cowper's "To a Young Lady," Emily Dickinson's "Wild Nights," and Anne Bradstreet's "To My Dear and Loving Husband." The publisher of the blog does a fairly good job articulating briefly why she feels the piece of jewelry fits the poem.
Our favorite post: "To My Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet
being solitary is an achievement : being solitary is an achievement is updated regularly and has a list of really well written and inspiring poetry posts. The site seems to have a dedicated following and comments are made regularly.
Our favorite post: "Your attitude determines your altitude…Open Happiness" by Juvifish
Birthday Poems : At this blog, all the poems are birthday focused. Poems range from different birthday themes, such as love, friendship, surprises, and thanksgiving. Some poems are merely quotations.
Our favorite post: "Can't Remember" by Martin Dejnicki
Black Poetry : This blog is filled with poems written by African Americans. Many of the poems are inspirational and uplifting, as well as well written and interesting.
Our favorite post: "Genuwine"
Blackprint Poetry : Blackprint Poetry features poems written and published by one individual. Poems have a variety of subjects, including art, life, traveling, dreams, loss and love. The blog is updated very frequently.
Our favorite post: "Choices of youth"
Breathe Poetry : Breathe Poetry publishes a new poem every single day. The poems range in topics, but are overall fun, interesting, and a pleasure to read.
Our favorite post: "Space Junk" by D.A. Powell
Dream Time Poetry : The author of Dream Time Poetry is Helen Howell, mother of one daughter and three sons and current resident of Bedfordview, South Africa. Helen writes on a variety of subjects, updates frequently, and encourages feedback.
Our favorite post: "A candle unlit" by Helen Howell
Finding Athena : Finding Athena publishes poems regularly written by the blog manager, Athena. The blog has a slightly dreamy feel, with soft music playing when you open the page and intriguing images set as the background. The poems are well written, but updated only semi-frequently.
Our favorite post: "by the door" by Athena
Humor & Cartoon Poetry : Human & Cartoon Poetry features original, quirky poetry that is accompanied with a cartoon that illustrates the words. The site isn't as updated as often as we'd like, but it's still a fun and well-done alternative to most other poetry blogs on the Web.
Our favorite post : "Ode to Art Dude Two" by Purple Crayon Brain
Joy Leftlow's Blog : Joy Leftow's manages and publishes her own poetry on her site. The blog has a fairly large following. Her poetry is updated frequently and touches on a many different ideas and issues.
Our favorite post: "Dead Long Ago" by Joy Leftow
Kim Or Lisa : The blog Kim Or Lisa is managed, unsurprisingly, by Kim and Lisa. They both post poems frequently and don't label which of the two of them wrote the specific poem. Their work tends to be fairly short, but interesting and updated frequently. A great read for any poetry lover.
Our favorite post: "When Can I…" by Kimolisa
A Life of Rhyme : This site advertises itself as "free rhyming poems for birthdays, weddings, and all other special occasions." The poems here tend to be upbeat and positive. This blog can be a fun read.
Our favorite post: "Poem for a 21 st Birthday" by James
Love Poems : Love Poems center around different themes such as Father's Day, inspiration, advice, God, friendship, and much more. The primary author is named Shujel. This month the posts are all Father's Day focused.
Our favorite post: "Eternal Love" by Shujel
No Prosehere : Although this site has not been updated in quite some time (the last post was April of 2009), it is still a fun and interesting read. The poems touch on a lot of engaging subjects, and when the blog was being updated, it was being done frequently. Thus, you can find a good amount of quality posts here.
Our favorite post: "Earbobs and Possibility" by A. Marie
One Good Poem : One Good Poem publishes quotes and poems by famous individuals from around the world. Here you will find posts ranging from Robert Frost to W.B. Yeats. The blog is not updated as often as we'd like, but is still definitely worth the read.
Our favorite post: "One Good Letter" by William Blake
Poems of A.W.E. : Poems of A.W.E. is filled with spiritual and God based poems to encourage and strengthen those in need.
Our favorite post: "The Cross" by Anders Woje Ellingsen
Poems By Michelle : Poems By Michelle is "an online publication of personal poems and stories by Michelle" Santiago. Categories of poetry include love poems, general life poems, and poems to her husband. The site isn't updated as awesome as some of us would like, but it's still a great read.
Our favorite post: "I was lost but now I'm found" by Michelle Santiago
The Poems Done By FF : The Poems Done By FF is updated frequently. Most of the poems featured are fairly dark in nature, but are well written and a good read for any poetry lover. However, the background of the site can get a bit aggravating if you stay on it for too long.
Our favorite post: "unknown moment" by Meejan
Poems of the Solitaire Mind : Poems of the Solitary Mind has been active since 2006. Poems tend to be fairly short, but well written. Occasionally poems by famous poets such as Robert Frost are quoted. Many posts are accompanied by a picture.
Our favorite post: "Flashbacks"
Poems We Love : Published by different contributors, the poems listed are by authors such as Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Louis Stevenson, T.S. Elliot, and many more. Readers are encouraged to comment on the poems and pass on the posts to friends.
Our favorite post: "Spring" by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Poetry Blog : All the poetry on Poetry Blog is written exclusively by Nottingham. He writes short poems on a variety of topics that should leave you waiting for more. He also updates a Twitter account regularly and has a newsletter.
Our favorite post: "Hello Valentine" by Nottingham
Poetry Bin : Updated by a few authors (including Lis Carpenter, Mauricio G. Aviles, and Hayden Andrews, among others), this blog is advertised as a "place for poems which are surely not good enough to publish, but just too good to throw in the bin…" The poems are usually fairly short, but a pleasure to read.
Our favorite post: "Eternal Journey" by Chris Roe
Poetic Expression : At Poetic Expression you will find ballads, couplets, haikus, prose, sextets, sonnets, and reviews written by Michele Cameron Drew. The blog is easy to navigate (you can search by type of poem) and the poems are well-written and generally center on the topic of love.
Our favorite post: " Reconnection" by Michele Cameron Drew
Poetry for Children : This blog is written by Sylvia Vardell, a professor at Texas Woman's University. She is the author of "Poetry Aloud Here," "Poetry People," and "Children's Literature in Action." The site features
Our favorite post: " Spanish" by Pat Mora
Poetry from the Orchard : This blog is filled with poems from the writer I.D. Carsell. He writes on many different subjects, with titles ranging from "20 Minute Showers" to "Orchard Weeds." The blog is updated frequently.
Our favorite post: "Splendid Isolation"
Poetry Journal : Poetry Journal features outstanding poems by young artists. Most of the poetry is about life and the perception o f life. The blog is updated frequently.
Our favorite post: "Matthew." by hiropon_is_10v3
Poetry in the Mind's Well : Poetry in the Mind's Well features poetry by the talented K. Kaywin W. Her poetry varies in subject from sushi to nature to people.
Our favorite post: "Napowrimo Day 1" by K. Kaywin W.
Poetry Shape : Poetry Shape is managed by Patrick Gillespie who has published a book of poetry available on hard copy from Amazon. He publishes his own poetry on the blog and also shares the poetry of his readers. He encourages feedback from his readers.
Our favorite post: "what's in it for me?" by Patrick Gillespie
Sad Poems : Sad Poems is managed by an author with the pen name "Alcoholic Poet." The site's tagline is, "Sad Poems. Think. Write. Drink. This is the sour womb where that dying fetus gestates." This pretty much sums it up. The poems are all well written, but bring a tissue because some dark themes are explored. Alcoholic Poet does an excellent job updating regularly so check back frequently.
Our favorite post: "Sad Poems: Sideways" by Alcoholic Poet
Small Branches Poetry : Small Branches poetry features writing by both the author and publisher of the blog, and famous poets such as Tim Mayo, whose work has appeared in the Atlanta Review, Babel Fruit, and Del Sol Review.
Our favorite post: "January 3 rd " by Amy D. Unsworth
Victor Dot Poems : All poems on this site are written by the talented Victor Dot. He writes on a variety of subjects and includes interesting pictures with each post. The blog is updated with new poems regularly.
Back To TopOur favorite post: "The Drawings on the Wall"
