I read usually about 20 poems a day. I always have some ebooks downloaded on my four ebook/library apps, and as I explore various poets I just share who I think is good. I also get ideas from a few poetry Instagram accounts, and read the American Poetry Review magazine in Libby every month. It means I sift through some mediocre poetry for sure, but some of them just make me gasp they’re so good.
Honestly the best thing I do for myself is digital library accounts and ebooks. They’re always in my phone ready to go. Sometimes when you’re having a shitty moment in your day a deep breath or two and a poem will get you over the hump…
I actually don’t write anything myself. I used to blog years ago but those are actually pretty scary to read back on, I recently discovered. Sad times. If I ever try my hand at poetry I will.
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