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Sponsored by Workhorse, Lexington Poetry Month is an easy to use platform for poets to publish and share their work in an attractive way. The community is supportive and diverse, commenting and encouraging one another throughout June. Money we raise goes to maintaining the cost of the website and publishing the yearly anthology. Our goals are to provide every poet (~150) a copy of the anthology, lower printing costs, and expand opportunities offered during Lexington Poetry Month, such as featured readings and poetry workshops.

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damwrite | LexPoMo 2026

Bio for 2026

Born and raised in Miami, FL, Diego Alcaraz-Monje is an 18 year old poet and journalist. Diego currently studies Creative Writing and Journalism at Western Kentucky University, and serves as assistant content editor for the WKU College Heights Herald. He was awarded the title of Lexington Youth Poet Laureate in 2025 and is a Scholastics Art and Writing Awards national American Voices gold medalist. When not writing, Diego likes to play pool and listen to goth music.

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