“At least we’re sailing our seas, the waters of Cyprus, of Syria and Egypt, cherished waters of our own countries.” – Manuscript of Cavafy’s poem “Homecoming from Greece”. Cavafy Archive. #poetry #cavafy

Released silhouettes flow incessantly like water, flow between mountains swiftly like a kaleidoscope. - “René Magritte” by Shuzo Takiguchi (1903-1979) poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine… #poetry

There is nothing here to love This seascape fits exactly with the geography of my mind: whatever is close is dangerous — “Somewhere” by Fanny Howe theparisreview.org/poetry/3954/so… The Paris Review #FannyHowe #poetry

I will no longer lightly walk behind a one of you who fear me:                                      Be afraid. —June Jordan, born #OTD in 1936 poets.org/poem/i-must-be…

Lens split my image in segments, mirrors abstract me from my face (I seize my scent). I am eclipsing moons in the night sky, the art of still life — existence through death. — “Vortograph,” published in Dark Marrow (2018) #poetry #moon

“Men often ask me, Why are your female characters so paranoid? It’s not paranoia. It’s recognition of their situation.” —Margaret Atwood buff.ly/G5FFQnU

Such is a silence of a woman who speaks against silence, knowing silence is what moves us to speak. — from Deaf Republic, Ilya Kaminsky poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine… #poetry

I want something pulled out of me like a maiden witched back up out of the well or maybe i want to slit and blink at the bottom of it let the heir tumble into me live forever there dead and romantic — “Death Style 8.17.20” by Joyelle McSweeney poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine… #poetry

“I Google Myself” by Mel Nichols POETRY magazine poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine… #poetry

My poem, “Calliste,” is in the 117th issue of Cordite Publishing Inc. alongside such incredible work form writers I admire. cordite.org.au/poetry/notheme… The island of Santorini was previously called Calliste (meaning “the most beautiful”). #poetry #Santorini

Athena Melliar Cordite Publishing Inc. oh this is GORGEOUS!

and now your blood finds its way into my ruptured veins as i wonder what use is prayer if not carnal: every day we are recanting from our own loneliness from “self portrait as saint dymphna” by MJ Lu Grist Journal #poetry gristjournal.com/2025/04/self-p…

“The burned tree” Athena Melliar Flyway: Journal of Writing & Environment #poetry #Evros #Greece flywayjournal.org/poetry/athena-…

No living thing, the wild doves gone and the king of Asini, whom we’ve been trying to find for two years now, unknown, forgotten by all, even by Homer, only one word in the Iliad and that uncertain - “The King of Asini,” Giorgos #Seferis poetryfoundation.org/poems/51356/th…

When those who scraped the granite hill, Harried, confused its flowing line, Blasted its edge, its summit till Boulders were crystals sharp and fine— They had gone up, breathing the rare Ethereal vapor, quick and whiny. from “The Vandals,” #LynnRiggs #IndigenousPeoplesDay #poetry

Darkling I listen; and, for many a time I have been half in love with easeful Death, Call’d him soft names in many a mused rhyme, To take into the air my quiet breath —John Keats, born #OTD in 1795 poets.org/poem/ode-night…

Issue #101 out now! Featured Poet Sharon Svendsen; supported by Carol Tiebout, David Chorlton, Sara Vernekar, Sky Davis, Celeste Perez, Yanis Iqbal, Jenny Isaacs, Richard Stimac, and Mikha'El Dan. neologismpoetry.com/October-2025/

We're absolutely delighted to announce Magma 93 'Liberation' is now published and available to buy on our website. Edited by @isabellebaafi tim tim cheng 🐸 (she/they) & sohini #liberation #magma93 #poetrymagazine #magmapoetry Get your hands on a copy now! magmapoetry.com/archive/magma-…