A Week In Substack Poetry #19
Will Smith Is Eating My Intestines by Marty Phillips and 14 additional Poems published from 26 May to 1 June 2025! Direct from the cornucopia of poetry - Substack.
We have an exciting lineup again! Don't forget to ❤️ and share the poems that resonate with you! Your personal connection to the poems is what makes our community so engaging!
A Few Thoughts on Sylvia Plath's Poetry
by Coffee With Keats
Sylvia Plath didn't exist for me until last week. Then suddenly, it seemed that Substack was flooded with her. I thought, who am I to break a trend? I cannot include her poetry, but this discussion on her poetry is worth reading!
The poet's rude rejoinder 🔊
by Armand D'Angour
What drew me to poetry at first and still draws me in are the classics, and what is more classic than a Greek drama? Armand D'Angour explores Aristophanes' comedy Frogs to use his expertise to explain the nuances of its language to us.
He Wasn’t There
by Damian Hendrickson
This beautiful poem allows us to dip into the troubles of an age we have forgotten. It highlights the uncertainties of being a miner while reminding us of the importance of being one. The broken hearts seem as surprising in the end as they are certain.
Five Palindromic Haiku
by Anthony Etherin
This is unbelievable and must have been a lot of work. I love how Anthony took the relatively simple form of Haiku and added a twist. As these are palindromic, they read the same from both directions. I don’t play favorites, but this idea deserves attention!
Parting at the lamplit doorstep,
they kissed
by Robert Charboneau
Robert does something I love to highlight, as narrative poetry sometimes seems like a lost art. You should start from the first entry, but the laws of this newsletter require last week's post. Add some romance to your (reading) life!
The sixth part of a long narrative poem about romance in the Bay Area.
From the Sea & From the Cliffs
by Michael Fox
With these two pieces, Michael does two things I always advocate for. Watch something closely, write about it, and incorporate other forms of art into your poetry. I won't spoil his skillful execution. I invite you to delve deeper yourself.
This
by Trevor Kuether
A piece of existentialism that invites us to not dissolve into the world but be part of the current moment.
always, you
by Carolyn Jones
A classic theme that is profoundly human and comes from the center of the soul.
Demons
by Graham Jackson
My initial thought was that this is a call to "integrate our shadows," which means nothing other than facing our fears, misbehavior, weaknesses, and how we hurt people. Acknowledging these aspects of ourselves allows us to reduce their impact. There are different ways to approach this, and Graham presents his thoughts on how to do so.
Will Smith Is Eating My Intestines
by Marty Phillips
A witty commentary about where our entertainment (and we?) is going to end up.
Shortly Before I Return to Earth
I Converse With The Cosmos
by Rebecca Cook
This poem speaks to our ego and our longings. There is so much we could be. So much we could wish to be. Ultimately, what we dream of reveals our inherent insecurity as humans.
The Pirate Rap
by Amelia Adams
I can identify with this content and voice. I'm not sure if I should, but who am I to make the rules that govern me?
Boo
by Audrey Anderson
I'm in love with this one, its simplicity and power. I can smell it, see it, and it evokes our suppression of the knowledge that we will be behind the hedge quite soon.
List of Literary Devices a Modern Poem Definitely, Absolutely, Does Not Have (But Yours Can!)
by Claire Adderholt
This is not a poem; it's a fun lesson in literary devices! But it's fun, so you should read it and forgive me!
Last Weeks Newsletter
A Week In Substack Poetry #18
We have an exciting lineup again! Don't forget to ❤️ and share the poems that resonate with you! Your personal connection to the poems is what makes our community so engaging! (New: 🔊 after the title means there is an audio version!)
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Thank you!
If you know a talented poet (I might be you!) message me or comment the Substacks you want to see featured! If you have any other feedback, I’m happy to receive it too!
What a well-rounded collection of poems! Thank you for spending the time to curate this, not to mention the attention you bring to well-deserved writing.
Hi Tim, thank you for including my poem in this week's collective. It's wonderful to be included among such interesting writers. I really appreciate the care and attention you've been taking to shine a light on other poetry and writers here. It is helping build a wonderful community, which means a lot to all of us. Thanks again. @timjagodzinski