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‘The Grindstone’: A Poem by Michael Pietrack

The Society
February 2, 2025
Beauty, Poetry
18 Comments
. The Grindstone The grindstone spun as fiery sparks were sprayed,for even iron broke against his force,and by his edge the blunt became the bladea...

‘The Loons of Colby Lake’: A Poem by Michael Pietrack

The Society
August 6, 2024
Beauty, Love Poems, Poetry
22 Comments
. The Loons of Colby Lake a true story As thawing white gave way to budding green, two loons upon the lake would mark the Spring, and they would...

‘Homophonophobic’: A Poem by Michael Pietrack

The Society
March 13, 2024
Humor, Poetry, Readings
34 Comments
. . Homophonophobic (This poem is so vain and humorous you’ll burst a vein or break your humerus) My editor returned my latest piece, but all...
poem/pietrack/ballet

‘Ballerina’: A Poem by Michael Pietrack

The Society
March 28, 2023
Beauty, Culture, Performing Arts, Poetry, Readings
51 Comments
. . Ballerina The balanced ballerina on her toe was poised with perfect posture—back and chest. The crowd, in silent awe, enjoyed the show, as...
poem/pietrack/childrens/legacy

‘Poet Tree’: An Excerpt from Legacy: The Saga Begins, by Michael Pietrack

The Society
March 8, 2023
Beauty, Children's, Poetry
27 Comments
. Poet Tree Legacy: The Saga Begins is a 14-chapter narrative poem. In this excerpt, the adolescent hero Abelbee, who has to venture deep into...

‘A Wild Horse’: An Excerpt from Legacy: The Saga Begins, by Michael Pietrack

The Society
February 8, 2023
Beauty, Children's, Poetry
14 Comments
. A Wild Horse Legacy: The Saga Begins is a 14-chapter narrative poem written by Michael Pietrack. In this excerpt, the young and fearful...
poetry/adventure/legacy the saga begins

Launch Event for Michael Pietrack’s Legacy: You Are Invited

The Society
January 20, 2023
Children's, Poetry
7 Comments
. SCP Members and readers are invited by poet Michael Pietrack to his Virtual Launch Party on Saturday, January 21 at 12 Noon EST.  The...
poetry/adventure/legacy the saga begins

‘The Players’: An Excerpt from Legacy: The Saga Begins, by Michael Pietrack

The Society
November 2, 2022
Beauty, Children's, Poetry
26 Comments
  The Players Legacy: The Saga Begins is a 14-chapter narrative poem that is set to launch on January 21, 2023. This is an excerpt from Chapter 11...

‘Mistress’ by Michael Pietrack

The Society
July 17, 2022
Beauty, Humor, Poetry
39 Comments
. Mistress Within those sheets, my mistress lay, her flawless form with perfect feet. One last embrace; I cannot stay! I hear her heart in metered...

SCP Journal XIII Published

The Society
April 30, 2025
From the Society, Poetry
5 Comments
. The Society of Classical Poets Journal XIII has been published! It features poetry, translations, and essays selected from those published on the...

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

The Society
February 1, 2025
Best Poems, Poetry, Poetry Contests
28 Comments
. The Best Poems of 2024: Winners of the 13th Annual SCP International Poetry Competition Judges C.B. Anderson, Susan Jarvis Bryant, Margaret...

Sonku Poetry Challenge: Write a Sonnet-Haiku

The Society
February 16, 2024
Haiku and Senryu, Poetry, Poetry Challenge, Poetry Contests
53 Comments
. Epic poet and poetry video maker Andrew Benson Brown created a bit of excitement with his invented sonnet-haiku or haiku-sonnet published earlier...
poetry/mantyk/poetry contests

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

The Society
February 1, 2024
Best Poems, From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests
28 Comments
. The Best Poems of 2023: Winners of the 12th Annual SCP International Poetry Competition Judges Joseph S. Salemi, James Sale, Evan Mantyk, Sally...
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The Society of Classical Poets Journal XI Published

The Society
April 16, 2023
From the Society, Poetry
10 Comments
. The Society of Classical Poets Journal XI has been published! It features poetry, translations, and essays selected from those published on the...

The Classical Figures Poetry Reading – Video

The Society
June 26, 2022
Poetry, Readings, Video
5 Comments
. https://youtu.be/DIhS6QTHh90 . Hosted by British poet James Sale and held by the Society of Classical Poets, the theme of this reading is...

The SCP Classical Figures Poetry Reading

The Society
May 27, 2022
Culture, Poetry, Readings
7 Comments
. You are invited to a reading of exquisite poetry and conversations with the poets.  . Date & Time Sunday June 26, 2022 2 p.m. (New York...

Video of the SCP Late Summer 2021 Poetry Reading

The Society
September 26, 2021
From the Society, Poetry, Readings
Held on September 19, 2021, hosted by James Sale. See full poetry details below the video: https://youtu.be/57lYz8tJtjM?t=3 Featured Poets “On...

The SCP Late Summer 2021 Poetry Reading, Online

The Society
August 19, 2021
From the Society, Poetry, Readings
8 Comments
. You are invited to a reading of exquisite poetry and conversations with the poets. This reading is part of a quarterly series of online poetry...
  1. Ravi Kiran on The Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku CompetitionJuly 12, 2025

    long after she’s gone the memories mother left in her cabinet lending their fragrance to the wind in a desert…

  2. Russel Winick on ‘Family Affair’ and Other Poems by Russel WinickJuly 12, 2025

    Thanks Cheryl - I greatly appreciate your feedback!

  3. Tim Huff on The Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku CompetitionJuly 12, 2025

    Quietly peeks out Little creature of the night Shy bashful gecko ***** Perfect crescent moon Big swing hanging in night…

  4. Cheryl A Corey on ‘Family Affair’ and Other Poems by Russel WinickJuly 12, 2025

    "Road Work" neatly captures the lack of work being done. Every time you drive by one of these sites, you…

  5. Rick Johnson on The Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku CompetitionJuly 12, 2025

    A fading gold finch Ravages the coneflower. She trusts the outcome.

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