I want to read more contemporary poetry but buying books gets expensive. What are your favorite online journals or websites where I can read good poetry for free?
Best poetry websites/journals to read online?
QuillDreamer
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Posted on November 22, 2025, 11:00 am
WordSmithJay
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Posted on November 22, 2025, 2:00 pm
Some favorites:
- Poetry Foundation (poetryfoundation.org) - Huge archive of classic and contemporary work
- Poets.org (Academy of American Poets) - Poem-a-Day newsletter is great
- Rattle - Online and accessible, publishes diverse voices
- The Adroit Journal - Excellent emerging voices
- Split This Rock - Social justice focused poetry
Also check your local library - many have online poetry databases!
StardustLines
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Posted on November 23, 2025, 9:00 am
These are perfect! Just signed up for Poem-a-Day. Thank you!
QuillDreamer
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Posted on December 18, 2025, 4:00 pm
Adding Button Poetry on YouTube if you want spoken word/performance poetry! They have tons of full performances from incredible poets.