A GURU OF GREAT POETRY
One man's nectar is another man's poison, it's true.  So who YOU might consider a poet guro is almost certainly different to my choice.  I've annointed three poets in my life to the rank of guru, this one is the latest.
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2026-01-19 Griffonner

Different but not defective
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2026-01-19 yoonoos peerbocus

WORLD ON AN UNSTOPABL MARCH TO FACSIM?
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2026-01-19 ken d williams

Salutations to the Gifted
To every poet out there: May your ink never run dry. May your light always find its way home. 🖤
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2026-01-20 Haseen Whel

As Far As I’d Like
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2026-01-20 Ray Miller

a cold winter night
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2026-01-23 one trick pony

PoetBay People: Lawrence ('Larry') Beck
For those who have missed the member posts about the situation, it's with a heavy heart we inform you that our dear friend and esteemed fellow PoetBay member Lawrence (aka Larry) Beck has died on 9 December 2025 at the age of 72.
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2026-01-19 Editorial Team

Sympathy
Poem by Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Submitted by a Volunteer - Thanks!
2026-01-26 Editorial Team

CHALLENGE THEMES

Obsolete words
Tanka Poems
Postcard Reprise
Write a Poem to the Tune of a song.

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