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Primarily a print and web publication, The Michigan Poet provides high quality poetry from Michigan-based poets to Michigan communities.

The Michigan Poet also organizes readings and educational events. Whether it's automobile manufacturing, furniture production, fishing/hunting, boating, industrial collapse, cherries, farming, or any other of the many well known cultural stays, people from Michigan identify with and are influenced by the state. The Michigan Poet believes art is an essential component to the cultural identities all

people invariably develop. The Michigan Poet dreams of a place where every person can name their favorite contemporary poem, explain why it is important to them, recite it even.

04/01/2021

I hope April's poem inspires you to forgive all those April's Fools pranks played at your expense. It's a real humdinger of a poem.

"Forgiveness" by Jacob Sebastian Santiago

I am delighted to share this poem about the many forms of forgiveness—a concept that is so deceptively simple and essential to human beings. Jacob Sebastian Santiago, a current MFA candidate at the…

03/01/2021

Spring hasn't arrived just yet, but a fresh poem from Leland James has!

Check it out at https://themichiganpoet.com/2021/03/01/springs-poem/.

I hope March has greeted you somewhat warmly. Believe it or not, the Spring poem has arrived. Leland James contemplates splitting wood in “Splitting Time.” The poem’s speaker has …

02/01/2021

Who salted their sidewalks or driveways yesterday? 🤚

February's poem, "Detroit Salt Mine" by Kit Carlson, has been posted to the site. Please give it a read or two!

Connecting Michigan poets to Michigan communities.

01/04/2021

Happy New Year! Let’s start it with a new poem from Joy S. Mahar: “At the Opera, My Six-Year-Old Daughter Observes a Theme.” It is a brief poem with a directness that stuck with me. I'm excited to share it with you all.

https://themichiganpoet.com/2021/01/04/new-poem-for-january-2021/

12/06/2020

New poem for the Winter season: "What to Do About Winter" by Joanna White with art by Katie Nealis.

Wishing you a winter filled with outdoor splendor!

11/03/2020

I'm happy to say that the Fall poem is live on the site now for you to read and share, if you would be so bold.

I am pleased to present The Michigan Poet’s latest poem, “Wait for Me” by Randall Freisinger: He also provided some thoughtful commentary on his craft and on his poem’s ins…

08/06/2020

We're back with a new poem by Colleen Alles: https://themichiganpoet.com/portfolio/colleen-alles/

Visit the post for more.

08/02/2020

The latest newsletter with the Summer 2020 issue is out now for you to read, download, and enjoy.

Please help spread the word. Thank you for your support as always.

07/10/2020

The Michigan Poet will return later this month. Stay tuned.

07/19/2018

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07/06/2018

A Michigan Poet doing great work!

07/04/2018

Awesome project!

06/10/2018

What wonderful news!

The National Endowment for the Arts says that since its last survey period in 2012, the number of U.S. adults reading poetry had nearly doubled. And the agency says social media may be responsible.

04/29/2018

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04/23/2018

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04/19/2018

A most valuable cause. Make a donation and give our youth poetry this month.

03/28/2018

So many events! Catch a glimpse of a mermaid near you!

The Lake Michigan Mermaid is a new tale that feels familiar. The breeze off the lake, the sand underfoot, the supreme sadness of being young and not in control—these sensations come rushing back page by page, bringing to life an ancient myth of coming of age in a troubled world. Freed from the min...

03/20/2018

Lovely opportunity for poets here, with a guest judge Michigan Poet Julie Stotz-Ghosh! https://www.westminsterartfestival.org/poetry-submissions

An annual juried exhibit of the visual arts on an environmental theme sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church of Portage, Michigan USA

03/20/2018

We're so pleased to share this event honoring Judith Minty. The Michigan Poet believes her work is among the most important in Michigan's vibrant literary character.

03/12/2018

Wow! Free! Jack Ridl!

03/12/2018

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02/27/2018

Reviews, reviews, reviews! We've updated our web site with reviews of work by Keith Taylor, Kathleen McGookey, Janeen Pergrin Rastall, Robert Fanning, Eric Torgersen, and Don Cellini.

https://themichiganpoet.com/category/reviews/

02/22/2018

Congrats, Teresa!

02/21/2018

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02/18/2018

Hey hey Lansing!

02/07/2018

02/06/2018

Congrats to Karen Carcia for winning our contest! Thanks to Schuler Books for hosting our event and Robert Fanning for being our guest judge.

02/02/2018

The [Winter] Michigan Poet: Gail Griffin -

01/27/2018

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For our Fall 2018 issue, MQR seeks submissions on the theme of Caregiving and Caregivers. We particularly encourage submissions from writers and artists who are themselves active caregivers. Deadli…

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