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Poetry PlaygroundHave fun writing and reading poetry using weekly prompts including forms, themes and pictures.
Note from the editor
Explore new ideas and improve your writing using weekly prompts including forms, themes and pictures. Share feed back with one another. Remember, this is a playground — experimentation is allowed, so try new things. Be brave! Bullying, however, is not allowed. Constructive feed back only please.
Editors
Jonny Masters
Gay Christian. Editor of Poetry Playground, Inclusive Christianity, Prism & Pen. I write a daily drabble with themes such as pets, tourism, humour and politics.
Writers
Jonny Masters
Gay Christian. Editor of Poetry Playground, Inclusive Christianity, Prism & Pen. I write a daily drabble with themes such as pets, tourism, humour and politics.
Joseph the Dreamer
I'm dreaming of a day when I can publish a book of poetry or fiction. I dream of showing my gifts to the world.
Brandon Ellrich
I write satire, LGBTQ, and cat stories. I'm an author/freelance writer. I have a B.S. in psychology and my goal in writing is to evoke emotion from the reader.
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬
The “MD” & “um” in Medium, and the “er” in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | disgraced former parking lot attendant
Robert Ralph
I am a freelance, top eight writer, and content creator. Connect with me here to receive my free content: https://medium.com/subscribe/@robertralph
Catherine Oceano
old but not dead, mother, partner, grandmother, writer, Canadian Become a Medium member and support great writers like me.
Sam Letterwood
Science enthusiast, Knowledge seeker, Meditation and yoga practitioner, Life-long learner
Will Anthony
Copywriter out of SoCal, fighting carpal one keystroke at a time. Rants, poetry, & helping new writers master their craft: https://bit.ly/Will_Anthony
Josie P. Julius
Practices writing without a license. MD on paper, did many dementia assessments while personally memory-impaired. Humor, nature, depression, absurdity. Podcast!
Steve Potter
Steve Potter is the author of the novel Gangs With Greek Names, the collection Easy Money & Other Stories. https://bookshop.org/shop/stevepotter
Tuaca Kelly | Write About Now ✍🏼
Poetry + Music + Agape + Eros + Gen X Stoicism "Inspiration is curated through intimate internal dialog. Evolve from amity with self." - Tuaca Kelly ✍🏼 🎶 🔱
Kitchie McBride, MHA
I’m a wife, mom, & I run a very small health insurance agency. I love to write poems, my thoughts about healthcare, education, life, & everything else.
Sheri Jacobs
Author, Educator, Actor www.sheri-jacobs.com Author of children’s book DREAM WRITE (pen name, Kiss) and the non-fiction book, THE FRIENDSHIP DIET. VO/film actor
Let's Write Cat 🐈
Self identified autistic millennial-on autism, copywriting, solopreneurship, & special interests: 1) books 2) personal finance 3) writing online
Pixel Floyd
"Dad. Faithful Spouse. Designer & gamer. 🧠+🏋️. Real & diverse. Existentialist (Kierkegaardian). #JourneyWithin #Philosophy #LeapsOfFaith"
Reece Beckett
Film/music critic and poet. New articles every Mon, Thurs & Sat. Poetry on Sundays! Contact: reecebeckett2002@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/reecebeckett
Dan J
A professional artist who is early in his new career. I have been a writer here for two years now.
Jackie Olsen
Come for the insights on aging, leave with a doggie bag full of frogs and exoplanets. Now more poems about vacuuming! she/her/hers
Roger Hawcroft
Expat Tyke in Australia. Dismayed & depressed at World conflict/poverty/disadvantage/hatred. Buoyed by music, art, literature, nature, animals & birds.
Mariana Busarova
Top writer in Poetry on Medium. An editor of "Read or Die" publication. Reading and writing are part of me. I feel them both so naturally connected with me.
Harry Hogg
Ex Greenpeace, writing since a teenager. Will be writing ‘Lori Tales’ exclusively for JK Talla Publishing in the Spring of 2024
Amy Barlowe
Joyful mom of three, loving wife, productivity guru, and mindset writer. Embracing life's adventures!
Jeannie.Chambers
Southern, multi-genre published author, writing for children, teens & YOU. Tell me your story, I'll tell you mine. Let's do this. JeannieChambers.com
Bernadine
Writing & photography help me find the beauty in life through prose, poetry and the whisperings of my heart.
Patricia Timmermans
My guide dog and I visit schools to raise awareness for sight loss; the kids’ questions make great stories! Plus, I love books and writing book reviews. 🇨🇦
Robert Austin
Unemployed writer. I will write poems for money, so if your cat's birthday's coming up, hit me up. I save my best stuff for https://meanbirdpress.com/
Denée King
Past the midway point of life and grateful to be here! Let me tell you a story. Aspiring Author, Happy Writer. Funny girl. Spiritual but not religious.
Merr Gumm
I enjoy writing about beach and farm life, religion, human rights, and the unusual. Primarily fiction and poetry.
Priyanka Sinha
Hi ! I am Priyanka from India 🙏 A dentist by education, a wife & mom to 3 boys . "Magic of mundane" That's what I call my write ups, tales & tussles as I see
Dyego Gaspar
Writing and Overcoming Ourselves In Silence. While Trying To Make Sense Of This Mess Called Life. I Just Wannabe My Fittest Version.
Gary L Ellis
Over 40 fruitful years as a Life Coach, Public Speaker, Relationship Counselor, and Creative Communicator. FOLLOW and get my EMAILS for updates!
Janaka Stagnaro
Poetry, parables, articles — spiritual, life-lessons, Waldorf education, artwork. 11 books. www.janakasartandbooks.com
erohtar isnam
Hello readers. I write horror, fantasy and poems with occasional political blogs. You might want to read a few of the written items before following
Bernard Ray
I'm a walker, gardener and countryman. I write life stories, poetry and essays about nature, DIY and events in the night sky.
Justiss Goode | F😄M
Prolific Writer | Publication Editor | Friend of the Community: Always down to support fellow writers and their stories, in fun, creative, and promotional ways!
Rebel Angel
I work 7 days a week at 2 jobs. In between, I write fiction, poetry, a weekly column, essays, mental health articles, and all the weird in my head.
Gabriela Trofin-Tatár
Passionate about tech and KM, MSc in International Business. Conscious Parenting advocate. https://chicachiflada.substack.com/
Anthea Jones
I write whimsical stories of colour, excitement, joy and revenge. And I'm kind of fascinated by words and language. And play, especially in teens and adults.
Jessica Morgan
Eclectic writer, truth seeker, cat mom, imperfectionist. My aim is to make you laugh, cry, or cry with laughter, as long as I don't bore you to tears.
Gerald Washington
Just a curious writer trying to navigate a complex world. Sharing my words helps a lot with that.
Author, D. Denise Dianaty
"Life's joys are found in the small moments. Never let those moments pass uncelebrated. Embrace the joy!"~MomzillaNC
Kelly Corinne Elliott
Kelly Writes on Youth & Senior advocacy, Addiction Recovery, Parenting, Gardening/Farming/Sustainability, Caregiving, INFP, and many more eclectic topics.
missmedieval
A mom, a yoga instructor, and a cold plunger, who recently rekindled her passion for writing. I found Medium.
Jackie Duden
Jackie is an almost licensed social worker (MSW in progress) and writer in the United States. She loves to read, spread awareness, advocate and connect people.
Matthew Gould
Blogger, Reviewer, random topics, Art. Just a few of the things I post. Why dont you stop by?
Alex Hanna
Perpetual poet, technologist, all around curious person. Sharing his truth one word at a time.
Andy Porter
I write scripts, prose and satirical poetry - usually to make other people smile, but firstly to make me smile. "Funny, fab images & joyous juxtapositions!"
Taryn Tyler
Bestselling author of gothic lesbian fairy tale, Snow Roses. Content Writer, specializing in folklore, history, and gothic literature. Website: taryntyler.com
João Nascimento
I write to illuminate the perils of blind faith and celebrate the triumphs of reason.
Diane Foster
Personal life. The art of writing. Loves cheese, fiction, heavy metal, poetry, and wine. Please visit my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/author/dianefoster
AC0040
U.S. Army Veteran. Paratrooper. Runner. Nonprofit. Education. I write short stories and poems.
K.B. Silver
Words of Truth Poetically Spoken, a memoir told mostly through poetry, and a Sci-Fantasy Romance serial in my pub the Serial Box https://linktr.ee/blockwife
Megniloquence
✿ ✿ ✿ If you enjoy crafty rhyme schemes, imaginistic detail, adventures or uplifting personal prose, this collection is for you!
Like a Leaf Literature
Amateur adventurer and passionate poet. You can find my other thoughts, memes, and photography here: https://www.instagram.com/karmatunnel/
Pooja Vishwanathan 🦋
25 || Author || Editor of The Love Pub || I live for words and my heart beats as a writer.
Monica G
Writer, marketer, educator, reader, Mom, ally, liberal. ❤️ languages, humor, food, puns & dad jokes, dark humor, sports, TV, poetry/fiction U.S./Brasil/Israel
Julia A. Keirns
Currently living in an RV full time and traveling across North America. The goal is simply to write about it. Editor of Fiction Shorts, the Challenged, and ROD.
Eko B
I'm in love with imperfections and possibilities. The commitment to unlock and shine by keep on putting together the broken pieces to create a masterpiece.
Eaflevin
I am taking a break from wandering, but I’m still in search of inspiration. Words are my paint and clay. Mom to pets and humans. 💕
Summer Austin
Dreamer, doer, and lover of creative expression. Learning how to live life beyond simply surviving it while teaching others to do the same.
Saharish Arshad
Hi, I’m Saharish! I’m a freelance writer, coffee-lover who can’t have caffeine, research junkie, and teller of tales not written by AI. I can write for you too!
Writes By Tiffany
I love writing short stories, poetry, even a little dab in Erotica. I write what's in my heart, experiences, loss, lessons. Writing is a deep thinker's escape.
Taryn Ariel
I'm in functional recovery from bpd. The healing powers of writing and the arts are amazing. https://www.gigsalad.com/hearts_connection_charlotte<3
Nancy S Rust
Journeying through pages and paths, chasing words, embracing life, promoting literacy. .
Tanja's Butterflies
Human. Entrepreneur. Poet. Italian Heart & German Mind immersed in Swiss nature. Can't go a day without chocolate :-)
Smita Roy Trivedi, PhD
An economist by profession, I write on issues close to my heart. Views are personal.
Sydney Duke Richey
Writing from the heart, I’m inspired by everyday experiences. My poems, haiku and non-fiction come from a slice of my life. *Top Writer in Poetry*
B. LeBoeuf
Writer and social media guru. Proud mom and wife. Crazy cat lady. Vampire Slayer. Check: Today Parents, SPM & Scary Mommy. ko-fi.com/authorbrittleboeuf
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Sumaya Ali [Veronica Thompson-Smith]
Nurse. Volunteer. Writer. Publish my works. Chocolate addict vernaann2@gmail.com Follow me@Twitter-valiqa_ali. Facebook@Sumaya Ali.Instagram.com/vernaannswine
Nagoh Creative
Writer, Astronomer, Photographer, Poet, & Encourager. On a road of life recovery and sharing my journey as I reflect on the pictures I have taken over the years
Elizabeth Hilsch
Elizabeth Mavis Hilsch 💫 I want to write poems that help you put words to feelings that are hard to describe.
Mary Acton
Editor-in-Chief of Bouncing and Behavin Blogs, Yorkie lover with Hershey and Jazzies, Clinical Lab Tech, and houseplant addict. I write about my experiences
Jenny Starr✨
A transgender woman (she/they) learning her way in this beautiful life…queer, curious, thoughtful. I write poetry, LGBTQ and whatever else stirs my spirit...
Lyra L.
I write about universe and emotion, absurdity and reality, time and destiny. Follow me and feel the enchantment of words.
Dan Belmont
Writer. Software developer. Zen Buddhism practitioner. Email: danbelmontwriter@gmail.com Instagram: @fountainpenpoet
Dr. Shamaima Irfan
RPh || Poetry writer || Author of Articles and Stories || Wordsmith extraordinaire.
Edward Swafford
Enigmatic. I’m an Australian poet, healthcare professional, and copywriter. I pen poems about spirituality, tech, aged care, mental health and relationships ☺️.
Ridge
Engage & explore alternative points of view... Form opinions and convictions empirically... Tender perspectives without apology...
Rikki Doppler
More cryptid than human. Seasoned editor, sometimes writer, perpetual creep. Instagram & Twitter: @RikkiDoppler
Jean Paul Ortiz
A young Puerto Rican writing about where life might take him across the world. Writing to inspire and to potentially make an impact through words.
Iban Van der Zeyp
I was born in the year of the first moon landing. I'm a visual artist, writer and photographer. That's it.
Maisie Archer
70s/80s girl, big sister, single mom, indiscriminate reader. Writer of fiction, poetry, and personal essays about all the things.
younghock2
Been writing poetry since 2014. I lost count but I published over 1000 poems and now I am ready to share them with the world.
Natalie Astrid
Theatre and Film creator, Marriage and Family therapy student, and girl just trying her best.
Miriam Connolly
Drawing inspiration from life experience, I love reading and writing about personal growth, culture and creativity
Lela Hannah
Poet, writer, amateur painter, freelancer. I spend a lot of time in my head. IG @lela.hannah.poetry
Alloyce Lugoma
I spin tales that sizzle & spark your imagination. Whether it's a captivating article, a heartfelt poem or a story that grips you tight igniting your desires.
RajatKaura
I write for passion, purpose, and positivity. I am also engaged in breaking down the attention economy to craft creative strategies for a hypersocialized world.
Amir Bibi (Ameer)
Love to read & write about health, fitness, humour, technology, science, and nature. Contact me via ameerbibi@gmail.com
Samantha M🥀
Writing about change, feelings, life, and sending it out to the world. Seeking understanding amongst the chaos. Owner of The Literary Underground Pub✍️
J. William
Hello. I value originality above all else (aside from respect and inclusivity). I love putting my readers through a whirlwind of emotion. #Michigan.
Connie Song
Reader | Writer | Poet | Medium Top Writer | Editor of Purple Ink | Coffee Fanatic | Twitter Connie Song 10.
Dawn Smiles
Hi, I’m Dawn! 😊 I’m here, traveling by your side. It’s time to shine!☀️ | LoA | Meditate | Positive | Intuition | E-motion | Growth | Clarity | Love | Hugs! 😄
Nancy Blackman
8X Top Writer. Editor. Writing Coach. Owner of Refresh the Soul publication. Read more of my writing: “Mixed Korean: Our Stories.” https://www.325kamra.org/buy.
Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry
Hi! Your time is precious - so at the start of each poem I suggest who it’s for and its purpose. P.S. For every poem I publish, I donate $1 to a tree charity 🌳
Tamanna_Verma
Poetic Dreamer ♥️ | Faithful soul traveling with thoughts | Culture-loving seeker of wisdom and transcendence, here to learn, grow and be inspired by words
Maria Rattray
Writer, author, teacher, fun-loving poet. Trying valiantly to make the world a better place. Helping you to guide the future. Find me at: https://ponmyword.com
Jolemite
Jolemite writes poems and he writes haikus too. Jolemite writes “good” stories just for you. Feel The Mite!