Congratulations to Kimberly Virga for this week’s winning poem: 🖋️ You Know You Loved Me Best Raw. Emotional. Unforgettable. This poem hit like a whisper and a wrecking ball at the same time. Please show Kimberly some love in the comments! 👏🖤

🍂🌸☀️❄️ for our next anthology in The Art of Poetry Community on Skool! This month’s theme: SEASONS Each participating poet will receive 📸 4 images 🖋️ and will write 4 poems — one inspired by each image. This anthology is about transformation. The seasons outside us. The seasons within us. The winters we survived. The springs we almost gave up on. 💰 Entry Fee: $20.00 📅 All poems must be submitted by June 11th https://cash.app/$artofpoetry2026 https://buy.stripe.com/14A9AS6X97mUasBfR80Jq05 This series has already become something special. Writers from all over the world. Different voices. Different stories. One book filled with moments that refuse to stay silent. If you want to be part of the next anthology, now is the time. Comment below or send me a message to register. 🍁 — Jason Strickland

Welcome to The Art of Poetry. If you're here, it means one simple thing… You love words. Maybe you’ve been writing poetry for years. Maybe you just started yesterday. Either way — you belong here. This community was created as a place where poets can write, share, learn, and grow together in a supportive environment. Before jumping in, here are a few quick things to know. ✍️ 1. Introduce Yourself Start by saying hello in the comments below. Tell us: • Where you're from • How long you've been writing poetry • What kind of poetry you enjoy most We love meeting new poets. 📚 2. Explore the Classroom The Classroom is where you'll find structured lessons and resources designed to help you grow as a poet. Inside the classroom you'll find things like: • Poetry lessons and writing techniques • The Prompt Vault for endless writing inspiration • Courses for developing your voice and style • Publishing and poetry guidance If you're serious about improving your craft, the classroom is a great place to start. 📝 3. Share Your Poetry You’re welcome to post your poems anytime. Many members also ask for feedback, and this community does a great job of encouraging and supporting each other as writers. 🗓️ 4. Join Our Daily Activities We also run daily creative activities: Prompt Monday – Writing inspiration Skill Builder Tuesday – Learn something new Share Your Work Wednesday – Showcase your poetry Feedback Friday – Get helpful feedback Spotlight Saturday – Celebrate our poets Reflection Sunday – Reflect and write Jump in anytime. 🏆 Community Events We also host things like: • Poet of the Month • Poetry contests • Community book projects • Writing challenges ❤️ One Simple Rule Be kind and supportive. Poetry can be deeply personal, and we respect that here. 👇 Your Turn Drop a comment below and introduce yourself. Tell us your name and what kind of poetry you enjoy writing. We’re glad you’re here. Welcome to The Art of Poetry. — Jason Founder