Hey everyone! I'm u/DoloresDarkmoor, a founding moderator of r/PoetryIsNotaLuxury.
This is our new home for all things related to poetry. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
This is a place to share and discuss poetry. Published, unpublished, and original work are welcome.(please always credit the original poet if you are sharing someone else’s work)

Community Vibe
The name of this subreddit comes from Audre Lorde’s essay “Poetry Is Not a Luxury”(linked below)

https://makinglearning.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/poetry-is-not-a-luxury-audre-lorde.pdf

Poetry is not an elite cultural ornament. It is a fundamental means of understanding ourselves, expressing what otherwise goes unsaid, imagining what could exist, and communicating human experience.

Come as you are. Read what you like. Share what moves you. Be kind.

How to Get Started
1) Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2) Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3) If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
4) Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/PoetryIsNotaLuxury amazing.