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John Wesley – On the 22nd of September 1728 Wesley is ordained a priest [Epworth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom]
1796
Charles Lamb – On the night of the 22nd of September 1796 Lamb\'s sister Mary stabs and kills her mother [London, United Kingdom]
1818
Thomas Moore – To the Ship in which Lord Castlereagh Sailed for the Continent is published in the Morning Chronicle in 1818 [London, United Kingdom]
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Annie Dillard Dies / National Book Award Poetry Longlist – Poetry News Roundup September 18th

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the death of the writer Annie Dillard and the announcement of this year's National Book Award for Poetry longlist. Annie Dillard Passes Away Aged 81 [caption id="attachment_20987" align="alignnone" width="676"] Annie Dillard during an interview at her home, January 24, 1983. (Bob Child / AP)[/caption] Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer whose very first published book was a collection of poems, has died at the ...

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September 22nd

18:16 - War, by Pam Maxwell Alps1+18
16:31 - Visiting Emily ..., by Kurt Philip Behm
15:38 - AI Spy, by Syd+18
15:33 - For I am a Paradigm , by TyraWilliams
15:02 - Blessed To Rise, by Joseph M Marion
14:51 - Went Quiet Her Day, by Tony Grannell
14:50 - Dream, by Alan R
14:46 - Searching for Leadership , by gray0328
14:31 - Time and Space, by orpheus_of_hades
14:25 - Sacred spiral, by Lorenz
13:58 - Hubble Bubble, by cully45
13:35 - letting him go..., by Sanjana Harnandan
13:35 - Monro Casino – Modern Online Experience in the United Kingdom, by monro1
12:59 - Echo Of Love., by David Prestigiacomo
12:38 - THE CAMERA LOVES A LIAR, by Rev. Lord C.M. Bechard
12:02 - Luminous Light, by orchidee
11:48 - oh!—my!, by Tristan Robert Lange
11:33 - Oh Sunlight, by RSM0812
11:25 - Stream of Consciousness Part 5, by Donteatmecows
11:00 - Song of the West, by Matthew R. Callies
10:27 - People Have Questions, by Thomas W Case
10:11 - More Stuff to Complain About , by Michael A. McGuire
9:26 - Another Wednesday, by Urgirl_martini
8:47 - COIN, by Sharon Sharon
8:31 - Bekkevoort, 1995, by arqios
8:01 - Transmuting TRANSMUTARME, by Carlos Alberto BUSTILLOS
7:21 - sun happiness, by jim56
6:17 - the thought that stayed, by Thornspell.Mick
6:16 - Used, by sorenbarrett+18
6:16 - Touch With Love / Touch With Hate, by Anthony Hanible
5:51 - Where Did The Cardamon Go, by Neville
5:38 - Unending , by boot
5:21 - A LONELY STAIR, by nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)
4:59 - The Golden Goodness , by Shaunmatthewcpoetry
3:50 - Looking At Our World., by Goldfinch60
3:26 - Watashiato, by Scraps~n~Scribbles

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September 18th

12:00 - All Over the Place – A Nonsense Song, started by AuburnScribbler

August 18th

7:30 - How Much More, started by Mercy Robert

August 16th

2:34 - ᴘʀᴏᴍᴘᴛ!!, started by ᴍᴏᴏɴ

July 24th

14:00 - Whispers Linger, started by Bonnie Elizabeth+18

June 13th

0:30 - I tried , started by BlessedbyGod

May 30th

0:00 - Right now , started by BlessedbyGod

May 22nd

14:55 - Black Chevy Colorado, started by ForeverJesus7

May 16th

12:00 - Can we meet again?, started by Sree

May 5th

23:00 - When I go silent , started by BlessedbyGod

April 28th

6:30 - Fibonacci, started by orchidee

April 15th

17:00 - I Am the Eternal Revolution, started by Zafor Pathan { Poetry Writer }

April 8th

14:30 - Silver Chevy Nova Part: 2, started by ForeverJesus7

March 11th

7:00 - My Body Houses, started by Moonstruck_1310

February 17th

15:00 - what is life to you?, started by NAZIA ZAHRA

February 11th

11:00 - Quiet Sky, started by Nayak

January 27th

20:00 - Death, started by Natik S.

January 24th

14:30 - Where the Edges Learn to Breathe, started by Anthony Hanible

January 18th

20:00 - The Road That Waits, started by rawaneigh.99

December 30th

4:30 - কয়লা - শাহ্ আলম আল মুজাহিদ, started by Shah Alam Al Mujahid

December 26th

7:30 - Legends never die, started by BaHons Nana Z Debenham

September 16th

20:59 - A Fake God, started by Ethan Mikel St.Amour

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Robin Morgan Dies / Pegasus Awards Announced – Poetry News Roundup September 11th

Published by Julian Yanover September 11th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the death of the poet and feminist Robin Morgan and the announcement of the Poetry Foundation's 2026 Pegasus Awards. Poet and Feminist Robin Morgan Dies Aged 85 [caption id="attachment_20945" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photograph: Zuma Press Inc/Alamy[/caption] Robin Morgan, the poet, essayist and editor who became one of the defining figures of second-wave feminism, has died at ...

Wendell Berry Dies / Morecambe Festival Returns – Poetry News Roundup September 4th

Published by Julian Yanover September 4th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the death of the American poet, novelist and farmer Wendell Berry, and the return of one of the north of England's most unusual poetry festivals. Poet and Farmer Wendell Berry Dies Aged 92 Wendell Berry, the Kentucky writer whose poems, novels and essays made the case for small farms, local communities and a ...

Dolly Parton Dies / Poetry Month Gala – Poetry News Roundup August 28th

Published by Julian Yanover August 28th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the death of the singer and songwriter Dolly Parton, and the closing of Australia's Poetry Month. Dolly Parton Passes Away Aged 80 Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist whose songs became part of the furniture of the last six decades, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced by ...

Poetry in Edinburgh / Contains Strong Language at Ten – Poetry News Roundup August 21st

Published by Julian Yanover August 21st, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the poetry taking place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival and the tenth anniversary line up for the BBC's Contains Strong Language festival. Poetry Takes Centre Stage at the Edinburgh Book Festival The Edinburgh International Book Festival is currently in full swing at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, where it runs until 30th August. ...

Poetry Sales Boom / Eisteddfod Chair Winner – Poetry News Roundup August 14th

Published by Julian Yanover August 14th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the record-breaking year poetry is having in the bookshops and the winner of the Chair at this year's National Eisteddfod. UK Poetry Sales on Course for a Record Year Poetry is having a moment. Figures from the market researchers NielsenIQ show that poetry sales in the UK passed £8m during the first thirty ...

Nariman Hasanzade Dies / Claudia Rankine’s Triage – Poetry News Roundup August 7th

Published by Julian Yanover August 7th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the death of the Azerbaijani People's Poet Nariman Hasanzade and the publication of Claudia Rankine's long-awaited new book. People's Poet of Azerbaijan Nariman Hasanzade Dies Aged 95 Nariman Alimammad oghlu Hasanzade, one of the leading figures of modern Azerbaijani literature, died on 1st August 2026 at the age of 95. He had been ...