“Poetry is an orphan of silence. The words never quite equal the experience behind them.” Charles Simic (1938 – 2023) Poetry Society of New Hampshire is pleased to announce a collaboration with the University of New Hampshire to pay tribute to Charlie Simic.  Join us on April 19th, 2023 , for a memorial event honoring Charlie and his legacy. RSVP:  https://cola.unh.edu/english/charles-simic-memorial-event-rsvp Event address:  95 Main Sreet Durham, NH 03824

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has opened the 2023 submission form for the PETER MILLIMET CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST. The Peter Millimet Creative Writing Fund will award cash prizes – $500 first prize; $300 second prize; $200 third prize; $100 runner(s) up – to Manchester high school students who have demonstrated interest and talent in creative writing, with a particular focus on poetry. Students can electronically submit up to 3 entries (poetry is preferred) for consideration. Winners will be selected based on the overall body of the work submitted, not necessarily a single piece. Submissions will be judged by Alice Fogel, New Hampshire Poet Laureate.

By popular request,  Poetry Society of New Hampshire features notable member news which includes appearances, awards, publications, readings, residencies, and more. Here is what members have recently shared: Ala Khaki’s new poetry collection, Remembrances, A Poetic Memoir of Life in A Political Prison in Iran, published by Bee Monk Press, is now available at Amazon. Dedicated to all current and former political prisoners, Remembrances, is a poetic window into life inside Iran’s notorious Evin prison during the final years of the Shah’s regime. It is one voice to ensure the world does not forget them and theirs. Brian Evan-Jones invites

Under the Madness Magazine is accepting submissions until April 1 for Issue #4. Under the Madness Magazine is edited by New Hampshire teens, under the mentorship of Alexandria Peary, and publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction from teens from around the globe. Follow us on Instagram: #underthemadnessmagazine Info on submissions and upcoming contests (TBA in March and April) at https://www.underthemadnessmagazine.com/

The Loom celebrates its 4th year of bringing today’s best poets to the charming mill town of Harrisville NH, welcoming internationally known poets Katie Farris and Ilya Kaminsky to read and discuss their latest works. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and connect with these renowned poets in the intimate setting of the beautifully restored Chesham and Harrisville Community Church at 4:30 pm on Sunday, April 30th.  All are welcome at no charge. Visit TheLoomPoetry.com for more information. Katie Farris is the author of Standing in the Forest of Being Alive, Alice James Books, 2023 and A Net to Catch My Body in its Weaving, winner of the 2021 Chad Walsh Poetry Award.She is also the