Big news, poets—Pegasus: Spring 2025 has officially landed! Whether you’re flipping through the pages for the first time or diving in with your favorite beverage and a highlighter, we’re excited to share this powerful new issue with you. With work that challenges, comforts, and inspires, this issue reflects the depth and diversity of Kentucky’s poetry community.
We’re especially proud of the poets featured in this issue—some names you’ll recognize, others you’ll be delighted to discover. Each piece offers something meaningful, and we can’t wait for you to experience it all.
Read Pegasus: Spring 2025 Now
You can now read the full issue of Pegasus online here. Whether you’re sipping coffee on your porch or reading between writing sessions, we know these poems will spark something in you. (We recommend bookmarking a few favorites to read again later!)
Loudoun House Open Mic – Next Monday!
Next up: join us Monday, April 21 at 6 PM EST for our in-person open mic at Lexington’s historic Loudoun House. This is more than just a reading—it’s a celebration of voice, presence, and connection. Whether you’re sharing your own work or cheering on others, we promise an evening full of warmth, creativity, and community. Come early, bring a poem (or two), and soak up the Lexington literary vibes.
Let’s Get Poetic: Ways to Get Reinspired This Week
Facing a bout of writer’s block head on? Here are some fun ways to dive deeper into your poetic practice this week:
- Poem Swap: Partner with a friend and swap lines or prompts—then each write a poem using the other’s words as inspiration.
- Write Outside: Take your journal to a park, a porch, or your favorite outdoor spot. Let the sounds, smells, and textures of spring guide your pen.
- Found Poem Challenge: Snap a photo of an interesting sign, menu, or street art. Then, use those words to create a found poem.
- Prompt of the Week: Write a poem that begins with the phrase “What I meant to say was…” and see where it takes you.
- Share Your Work: Post a snippet of your poem on Instagram and tag us @kystatepoetry —we might feature you!
What Else is Happening With KSPS?
If you haven’t heard, Pegasus isn’t the only exciting thing happening right now. Be sure to check out our ongoing poetry contests—two for adults and one for students—now open for submissions. You can find more details here.
We’re proud to continue creating space for Kentucky poets to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Whether you’re brand new to the world of poetry or a seasoned voice in the scene, KSPS is here to support your journey.
Until next time, keep writing—and we’ll see you at the mic.
Kentucky State Poetry Society 