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Poetry

‘Earth to Earthlings’ and Other Poetry
by Susan Jarvis Bryant

by The Society
October 17, 2025
Poetry

A Video Reading of the Poem ‘Tick. Tock. Tick.’ by Twila Brase

by The Society
October 17, 2025
Beauty

‘Gul, the Grocer’ and Other Poetry
by Shamik Banerjee

by The Society
October 16, 2025

‘Mamdani Baloney’: A Poem by Warren Bonham

‘Cause of Death’: A Poem by C.B. Anderson

‘The Elements Within’: A Poem by Cheryl Corey

‘Sedona, Arizona’: A Poem by Margaret Brinton

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Discussing Now

  • Mark Stellinga on ‘Earth to Earthlings’ and Other Poetry
    by Susan Jarvis Bryant
  • Roy Eugene Peterson on ‘Earth to Earthlings’ and Other Poetry
    by Susan Jarvis Bryant
  • Cynthia L Erlandson on ‘Earth to Earthlings’ and Other Poetry
    by Susan Jarvis Bryant
  • Reid McGrath on ‘Mamdani Baloney’: A Poem by Warren Bonham
  • Joseph S. Salemi on ‘Earth to Earthlings’ and Other Poetry
    by Susan Jarvis Bryant

Poetry Events & Competitions

The 2025 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition

The 2025 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition

September 7, 2025
The 2025 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition

The 2025 SCP International High School Poetry Competition

September 1, 2025
The Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku Competition

The Best Haiku of 2025: Winners of the 2025 SCP Haiku Competition

September 24, 2025
Inspiring Muse Poetry Challenge

Inspiring Muse Poetry Challenge

August 22, 2025
SCP Haiku Competition Featured on Radio New Zealand

SCP Haiku Competition Featured on Radio New Zealand

July 29, 2025

Readings: Video & Audio

Poetry

A Video Reading of the Poem ‘Mexican Sestina’ by Geoffrey Smagacz

October 10, 2025
A Video Reading of the Poem ‘Mexican Sestina’ by Geoffrey Smagacz

. The poem "Mexican Sestina" by Geoffrey Smagacz read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical Poets online...

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by The Society
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A Video Reading of the Poem ‘None for All’ by Peter Lillios

A Video Reading of the Poem ‘None for All’ by Peter Lillios

by The Society
October 3, 2025
4

. The poem "None for All" by Peter Lillios read by the poet Michael Pietrack at the Society of Classical...

A Video Reading of the Poem “Wisdom and Sway” by Mark F. Stone

A Video Reading of the Poem “Wisdom and Sway” by Mark F. Stone

by The Society
September 26, 2025
3

. The poem "Wisdom and Sway" by Mark F. Stone read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical...

A Video Reading of the Poem “The Gentler Art” by Maureen Browne

A Video Reading of the Poem “The Gentler Art” by Maureen Browne

by The Society
September 19, 2025
4

. The poem "The Gentler Art" by Maureen Browne read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets...

Satire & Light Verse

‘The Garrett Loft’ by Leo Yankevich
Humor

‘After Putting a Poetry Anthology in a Blender’: A Poem by Tony Peyser

by The Society
October 13, 2025
‘The One That Got Away’: A Poem by Mark Stellinga
Children's Poems

‘The One That Got Away’: A Poem by Mark Stellinga

by The Society
October 10, 2025
‘Theseus in the Labyrinth’: The Classic Myth in Verse, by Martin Rizley
Children's Poems

‘Theseus in the Labyrinth’: The Classic Myth in Verse, by Martin Rizley

by The Society
October 10, 2025
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Culture

Three Short Poems by Heinrich Heine, Translated by Josh Olson

by The Society
October 9, 2025
‘Nice Things Done’ and Other Poems by Russel Winick
Culture

‘Nice Things Done’ and Other Poems by Russel Winick

by The Society
October 6, 2025
‘The Papal Prayer for Our Planet’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant
Poetry

‘The Papal Prayer for Our Planet’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant

by The Society
October 5, 2025

Essays & Reviews

Essays

‘Harry Thurston Peck’: An Essay by Joseph S. Salemi

October 8, 2025
‘Harry Thurston Peck’: An Essay by Joseph S. Salemi

  Harry Thurston Peck by Joseph S. Salemi A few weeks ago my wife asked me to find a book...

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‘Form and Worldview in Classical Chinese Poetry’: An Essay by Adam Sedia

‘Form and Worldview in Classical Chinese Poetry’: An Essay by Adam Sedia

by The Society
September 30, 2025
6

. Harmony of Design: Form and Worldview in Classical Chinese Poetry by Adam Sedia China’s uninterrupted literary tradition of three...

The Poetry of Thomas Hardy: An Essay by Adam Sedia

The Poetry of Thomas Hardy: An Essay by Adam Sedia

by The Society
September 16, 2025
19

. A Poet First: The Poetry of Thomas Hardy by Adam Sedia Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) is known today primarily as...

‘The Mortal Eyes’ by Emmanuel Flores, LC

‘Poetry as a Pathway to Critical Thinking’: An Essay by Leland James

by The Society
July 12, 2025
4

. Poetry as a Pathway to Critical Thinking —with a focus on metaphor and image Poetry: “the right words in...

Translations & Great Poets

Poetry

‘La Llorona’: A Poem by Manuel Carpio, Translated by M.D. Skeen

October 5, 2025
‘La Llorona’: A Poem by Manuel Carpio, Translated by M.D. Skeen

  La Llorona by Manuel Carpio (1791-1869), translated by M.D. Skeen I turned pale when I first heard the story...

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‘Emily Dickinson: A Brief Synopsis’ and Other Poems by Sally Cook

‘Emily Dickinson: A Brief Synopsis’ and Other Poems by Sally Cook

by The Society
September 28, 2025
8

  Emily Dickinson: A Brief Synopsis Emily Dickinson Wished Mr. Higginson Hadn’t been so loath Her poems to critique. Higginson,...

‘The Hokey-Cokey—Chaucer Style’: A Poem by Paul A. Freeman

Eternal Rose, with Rows and Rows: Canto XXX of Dante’s Paradise, Translated by Stephen Binns

Lyrics of Oliver Goldsmith, Translated into Latin by Joseph S. Salemi

Prologue in Heaven from ‘Faust’ by Goethe, Translated by Josh Olson

‘Archaic Torso of Apollo’ by Rilke and ‘Reconciliation’ by Goethe, Translated by Josh Olson

Great Poems

Private: 2024 SCP International Poetry Competition Fee

The Best Poems of 2024: Winners of SCP International Poetry Competition

by The Society
February 19, 2025
28

. The Best Poems of 2024: Winners of the 13th Annual SCP International Poetry Competition Judges C.B. Anderson, Susan Jarvis...

The Ten Best Poems to Analyze

The Ten Best Poems to Analyze

by The Society
March 7, 2024
12

. The Ten Best Poems to Analyze by Adam Sedia The Roman poet Horace famously set forth the twofold purpose...

10 Poems on Builders & Buildings

10 Poems on Builders & Buildings

by The Society
February 20, 2024
6

10 Poems on Builders & Buildings by Michael Curtis . Temples and architects, builders and buildings are like poets and...

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The Best Poems of 2023: Winners of SCP International Poetry Competition

by The Society
February 1, 2024
28

. The Best Poems of 2023: Winners of the 12th Annual SCP International Poetry Competition Judges Joseph S. Salemi, James...

The Top-Ten, Best, Most Popular Poems of Emily Dickinson People Should Read at Least Ten Times

The 10 Best Poems of Emily Dickinson

by The Society
January 12, 2024
36

. The 10 Best Poems of Emily Dickinson by Monika Cooper Being presented with an Emily Dickinson poem is like...

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‘The Papal Prayer for Our Planet’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant

‘The Papal Prayer for Our Planet’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant

by The Society
October 5, 2025
47

  The Papal Prayer for Our Planet ---October 1, 2025 Let solar panels gleam in leas. _Let turbines whir and...

‘The Three Stooges Recognize a Palestinian State’: A Poem by Joseph S. Salemi

‘The Three Stooges Recognize a Palestinian State’: A Poem by Joseph S. Salemi

by The Society
September 24, 2025
45

. Macron, Carney, and Starmer: The Three Stooges Recognize a Palestinian “State” Diplomats and ministers are not known for their...

‘The Madcap, Rambler-Driving Poet of Ogden’ by Tonia Kalouria 

‘Sancho Panza’s Choice’ and Other Don Quixote Inspired Poetry by Brian Yapko

by The Society
October 12, 2025
35

. Sancho Panza’s Choice Well-met, Señor. And blessings on your inn.You are the landlord here, is that not true?Please sit...

‘Bleed, Saxon Blood’: An Alliterative Poem by Theresa Werba

‘Bleed, Saxon Blood’: An Alliterative Poem by Theresa Werba

by The Society
September 25, 2025
34

.   Bleed, Saxon Blood "Þær wæs sang || and sweg samod ætgædere, fore Healfdenes || hildewisan; gomenwudu || græted,...

‘Profoundly Original’: A Poem on Saint Carlo Acutis by Margaret Coats

‘Profoundly Original’: A Poem on Saint Carlo Acutis by Margaret Coats

by The Society
October 12, 2025
32

. Profoundly Original Everyone is born as an original, but may die as a photocopy. –Carlo Acutis (1991–2006), first millennial...

‘Harry Thurston Peck’: An Essay by Joseph S. Salemi

‘Harry Thurston Peck’: An Essay by Joseph S. Salemi

by The Society
October 8, 2025
27

  Harry Thurston Peck by Joseph S. Salemi A few weeks ago my wife asked me to find a book...

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