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1569
Sir Walter Raleigh – In 1569 Raleigh is an eye witness at the Battle of Moncontour [Moncontour, Poitiers, France]
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William Morris – Morris had been an invalid for a while and stayed at Kelmscott House being visited by friends and family until his death from tuberculosis in 1896. He was 62 years old. [London, United Kingdom]
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Marcus Garvey – On October the 3rd 1914 Washington invites Garvey to visit Tuskegee [Kingston, Jamaica]

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Long Soldier Named MacArthur Fellow / National Poetry Day – Poetry News Roundup October 2nd

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the poet who has been named as one of this year's MacArthur Fellows, and at National Poetry Day, which was celebrated across the UK on Thursday. Poet Layli Long Soldier Awarded MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship [caption id="attachment_21051" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo Credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.[/caption] The American poet Layli Long Soldier has been named as one of this year's MacArthur ...

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October 3rd

18:35 - Our Promises, by Shivansh
18:11 - School memories, by Donteatmecows
17:19 - Change of heart, by marissa
16:21 - hope, by diaryofskylah1
16:04 - Love Stays Strong, by mylastwrites
15:49 - The Yellow Ball, by Shahla Latifi
14:08 - Salvation Security, by orchidee
13:41 - The Lullaby and the Curse, by Princess Osariemen Aihie
13:37 - The Mainstream Recalled, by Kurt Philip Behm
12:28 - Over The Hill, by cully45
12:02 - Shame, by Fränz Müller
11:59 - At the Edge of the Moor, by Matthew R. Callies
11:31 - The Rhythm of Life, by Michael A. McGuire
11:05 - Rags for riches , by 2781
10:43 - Reasons, by Tony Grannell
10:09 - New Hopes, by William Hromada
9:48 - Una luz en mi corazón., by Carlos Alberto BUSTILLOS
9:21 - Maybe I should kill myself?, by Urgirl_martini+18
9:06 - Fall Vespers, by Tristan Robert Lange
8:32 - old lady poetry, by arqios
8:23 - Why Have I Stopped Seeing, by Xlayla55x
8:07 - i love it in the morning, by jim56
7:22 - The Phone, by Dog days
7:19 - The Sky Is On Fire, by Anthony Hanible
7:08 - DO YOU THINK TOO ?, by nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)
7:01 - The Ivy's Whisper , by gray0328
6:25 - Skating on the wrong side, by sorenbarrett
4:18 - Intrinsically Plotted, by Shaunmatthewcpoetry
4:09 - Lady In Pink., by Goldfinch60
3:15 - the least, by Minds of the younger
1:58 - Untitled, by orpheus_of_hades
0:58 - Cool, by Thoughtless

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October 2nd

0:00 - A Fake God, started by Ethan Mikel St.Amour

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

September 23rd

18:30 - Who are we?, started by Trix

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Poets Make the Booker Shortlist / National Poetry Day Preview – Poetry News Roundup September 25th

Published by Julian Yanover September 25th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the two poets who have made it onto this year's Booker Prize shortlist and at what's in store for National Poetry Day next week. Two Poets Shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize The shortlist for the 2026 Booker Prize was announced on Tuesday, and poetry lovers have good reason to pay attention this ...

Annie Dillard Dies / National Book Award Poetry Longlist – Poetry News Roundup September 18th

Published by Julian Yanover September 18th, 2026.

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 ...

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. ...