Welcome to the Kentucky State Poetry Society’s blog! Here, you’ll find weekly updates on upcoming events, poetry readings, workshops, and exciting news from our vibrant literary community. Stay connected with us for inspiring stories, poet features, and opportunities to engage with fellow poetry lovers across Kentucky. Join the conversation and celebrate the art of poetry with KSPS!
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The Kentucky State Poetry Society is delighted to celebrate and share our first-, second-, and third-place winners, along with our honorable mentions for our Grand Prix and Chaffin-Kash poetry contests. You can read the poems here in full. Grand Prix First Place: Z Valentine — Does the Dog Die in This One Yes, always. The…
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September is bringing two exciting opportunities for poets and poetry lovers through Kentucky State Poetry Society. Featured Reading + Open Mic with Jeff Skinner Tuesday, September 8 | 6:30–8:00 PM EST Workshop Series: Poetry and the Natural World Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30–8:30 PM EST And Looking Ahead: The 2026 Kentucky State Poetry Conference September’s…
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For 60 years, Kentucky State Poetry Society has been celebrating the voices, stories, and creative spirit of Kentucky poets. Now, as we mark this milestone anniversary, we’re inviting you to look back—and to help us carry that legacy forward. Pegasus, our literary journal, has been a vital part of the Kentucky poetry community for decades,…
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