August is Poetry Month - a national celebration of Australian poetry
Launched in 2021 by Red Room Poetry, Poetry Month (1-31 August) aims to increase access, awareness and visibility of poetry in all its forms and for all audiences
This year sees the return of the National Poetry Month Gala amongst a raft of exciting new commissions, fresh ambassadors, state and territory showcases. There's also a range of accessible online events and live streams, workshops by international and Australian guest poets, writing prompts via our daily #30in30 comp, and our community calendar.
Stay tuned for the launch of our community calendar call-out, and full program launch in July.
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Featured Theme
Poetry Month
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Gowk
By Simon ArmitageOne day I had no soul and the next
I did, like a cuckoo’s egg, so
then I was lumped with this baby ego
hatching out of the heart’s nest, -
Let that Black lady breathe!
By Chika IkogweI’m a woman
I’m a Black woman
I’m a dark skinned Black woman
And often times, I feel like people are saying -
Quilting the Armour
By Nam LeSun everywhere, and shadow. Swamplight, aquarium light
turning the far-off fields almost Kelly green, bullion-fringed.
Stitch of tracer gold. Crystallised moments you see, hear things clear:
the end, and past too. Shack, hill, horses, watertank, windmill —
Get in touch
Poetry Month is constantly evolving. If you’d like to contact us in regards to possible partnerships or sponsorship – or how your organisation can be involved, please email us at poetrymonth@redroompoetry.org
Partners and Supporters
Poetry Month is made possible with the support of Mr Bret Walker AO SC, and our generous partners.
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Create NSW
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Oranges and Sardines
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Cultural Fund
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City of Sydney
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ABC
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Pantera Press
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City of Fremantle
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MONA
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State Library of Queensland
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State Library of NSW
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BWF (b&w)
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Red Dirt Festival
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CRN
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Readings
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TSR
