“Rule by the rich is not democracy” Seen in Dublin, Ireland

How to become a literary writer: find your people, make friends, call yourself a writer, too. Try to make money, try to be happy, Try. It's what Taco Bell would want.

it's world poetry day! if you're unable to catch any we've successfully trapped some down here and will hold it for you as long as we can

I used to worry that if I did not maintain an adequate supply that I might run out of masks only to find all the sellers completely sold out but these days I find that there’s no longer a shortage of quality masks which makes me worry that I must be the only one still buying them

today was awful

On the pharmacy’s floor is a faded sticker which reads: “stay safe—six feet apart” seeing that I am looking at it an employee tells me that they tried to get rid of it but it’s really stuck so they’ve decided to live with it and I can’t tell if he means the sticker or the virus.

The April issue of Open Heart Forgery is now available - thanks Alison! And while this post is not a joke, some of the poems are not without humour. ohforgery.com/2023/03/31/apr…

Just updated with "Why I Wrote this Poem" submissions, and author bios for some of our new contributors.

Lovely spring weather in Halifax today! 🌼 Just dropped off new OHF copies to Bookmark, Atlantic News, the Glitter Bean, and King's College Library.

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Open heart in the wild. Photo by @trcovell

I love you in every universe by Andro Pang

The Spring 2023 issue of OHF Abroad is now available online! Read the latest poems from OHF contributors around the world. ohforgery.com/2023/04/27/ohf…

The June issue now online - thanks Alison! Celebrate Spring, Evenings in Halifax, a Birthday, and more. Not in the mood to celebrate? Feeling behind the 8-ball? We've got that covered too. ohforgery.com/2023/06/11/jun…

Just printed copies of the June OHF issue today-green to match the spring/summer growth. They're at Atlantic News , Bookmark II, Glitter Bean Café, and King's College Library. Library copies coming soon. Also-mark your calendars for a June 24 open mic (2pm) at the Glitter Bean!

Join us for an open mic poetry reading on Saturday, June 24, 2pm, at Glitter Bean Café.

Another great poetry reading at Glitter Bean Café. Thanks to Janet for being our MC. About a dozen folks read their poems today, including 3 people reading for the first time. Thanks to all who came out! #poetry