Leah Darnell | LexPoMo 2026

I want to push myself to write more even when it feels difficult because writing poetry is never something that I regret spending time on.


Registration photo of K. Nicole Wilson for the LexPoMo 2026 Writing Challenge.

K. Nicole Wilson | LexPoMo 2026

Here from jump, cannot/
stop splashing into rivers/
winding wild with rhyme.


hb elam | LexPoMo 2026

watching the world burn was getting boring.


Lisa A. Brown | LexPoMo 2026

I wanted to challenge myself to write a poem each day. Also, I am participating in the Carnegie Center’s Poetry Gauntlet. My instructor, Sean Corbin, encouraged us to participate.


Registration photo of Kim Kayne Shaver for the LexPoMo 2026 Writing Challenge.

Kim Kayne Shaver | LexPoMo 2026

Well, I always do. &, I like reading everyone else’s poetry. I am always surprised by the variety of voices and their eloquence—reminds me there is always something to write about!


Registration photo of Maira Faisal for the LexPoMo 2026 Writing Challenge.

Maira Faisal | LexPoMo 2026

After the past five years, it’s tradition.


Kayla Mattox-Frye | LexPoMo 2026

I love the idea of creating alongside a community of writers!


Registration photo of Jay McCoy for the LexPoMo 2026 Writing Challenge.

Jay McCoy | LexPoMo 2026

Because it’s what you do in June