Monday, June 1, 2026

LGBTQ Poetry (pre-Pride Month edition)

I've been meaning to post one of my periodic compilations of LGBTQ+ poetry featured in the American Academy of Poetry's Poem-a-Day newsletter for months now, but never got around to it. But the AAP's announcement that it will spotlight that niche throughout June has given me the incentive to play catch-up by sharing LGBTQ+ poetry disseminated from February through May. Enjoy!

the art of losing by Rabha Ashry

[ ] by Ladan Osman

Window Art by Kwame Dawes

The Emperor Pats His Lips with a Napkin by Sanam Sheriff

Audience by Derrick Austin

Ladletime: Night Time by Hrayr Varaz

Our Book of Delights by Arielle Hebert

Love Poem to Taco Bell by Rebecca Bornstein

Aubade on Piazza del Popolo with Saxophonist and Chopin

by Ashna Ali

Assault by Diannely Antigua

Correct the Record, Can We? by Adam Falkner

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