Sunshine Poets

05/22/2026

Get ready to be part of something extraordinary… The National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) 65th Annual Convention and BlackBerry Peach…

05/22/2026

Register Today 📌 Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at National Federation Of State Poetry Societies Inc's Annual Convention and BlackBerry Peach SLAM. It's an event like no other, and we want you to join us in Overland Park, Kansas July 23-27, 2026!

https://nfsps.net/2026-65th-annual-convention-registration

05/22/2026

Poetry Conventions — Networking with Poets:
You have the chance to meet editors, agents, and established poets, which can lead to mentorship or career opportunities. For poetic artists, it is a chance to participate and receive, or offer, critical feedback in a supportive environment. Listening to other poets—whether at open mics, featured readings, workshops or slams—can be highly entertaining and inspiring. It offers a "catharsis" that is both emotionally and intellectually stimulating, often providing a "lightbulb moment" for your own work.

🎙️ Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at National Federation Of State Poetry Societies Inc's Annual Convention and BlackBerry Peach SLAM. It's an event like no other, and we want you to join us in Overland Park, Kansas July 23-27, 2026!

https://nfsps.net/2026-65th-annual-convention-registration

05/15/2026

CONVENTION MADNESS! POETRY CONTEST

Win Your Way to 2026 NFSPS, Inc Convention in Overland Park, Kansas July 23 through July 26, 2026

Advocacy! Activism! Community!

Must attend to receive prizes

1st Place— 5 nights stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City-Overland Park (approximately $800.00)

2nd Place—All meals (package) (approximately $375.00)

3rd Place—Registration Fee ($125.00)

4th Place-- a package of Poetry Books by speakers

Any form, any subject, limit one page, 12 point type. May be previously published. Simultaneous submissions acceptable.

Fee: NFSPS, Inc. Members 6 poems for $30.00. Non-members 3 poems for $25.00. Make payment on Submittable to the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, Inc.

No limit on number of submissions, so long as a new entry fee is included for each set of poems.

To submit: Go to nfsps.submittable.com

Name, address, phone number, e-mail, and State Society membership to be included in Submittable information No acknowledgements for previously published; if a winner, poem will be acknowledged. No illustrations or pictures. No identifying marks or your name on actual poems.

Extended DEADLINE: May 31, 2026

05/15/2026

Here you go! A contest for Vulture Limericks. :-)

Open to all: A new poetry contest hosted by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, all about vultures! Writers of selected haikus will win a year-long membership to the center and see their poems included along a newly built story walk. Learn more about the contest and enter at the link in comments.

05/15/2026

Poetry — In a world where you can be anything
Why not bloom 🌹

Join us and be part of something extraordinary
(Bloom 🌷) at The National Federation Of State Poetry Societies Inc's Annual Convention and BlackBerry Peach SLAM. It's an event like no other, and we want you to join us in Overland Park, Kansas July 23-27, 2026!

https://nfsps.net/2026-65th-annual-convention-registration

05/15/2026

Poetry Conventions — In summary, a poetry convention is a place to celebrate poetry, hone skills, and find support, often serving as a "health and wellness retreat for the mind".

📌Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at National Federation Of State Poetry Societies Inc's Annual Convention and BlackBerry Peach SLAM. It's an event like no other, and we want you to join us in Overland Park, Kansas July 23-27, 2026!

https://nfsps.net/2026-65th-annual-convention-registration

05/05/2026

Join Sunshine Poets for our May 2026 meeting/poetry reading at 11AM, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Central Ridge Library, Beverly Hills, FL.
Bring your poems to share. If you'd like a gentle critique, bring several copies. Optional homework: write a Limerick, an Undiscovered Poem, or whatever moves you-- whatever style. Even if you don't write, you may bring a poem by another author that you really liked; we'll talk about what drew you to that particular poem. We will meet this month at the back table by the exit.
Cadence 2025 is available at Amazon; they make great gifts! See you there!
Check the newest issue of OPAP at the Florida State Poets Association – The poetry association for Florida.
flpoets.org

05/05/2026

FSPA Monthly Open Mic
May 5 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Virtual Event
Join the Monthly FSPA Open Mic

Hosted by Peter Gordon

Bring a poem, or join as an audience member

Every member has 5 minutes to read

First Tuesday of every Month.

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81625923847?pwd=5AHabP8uk04r3kPMlzNk063UKibPlo.1



Zoom details:

Meeting ID: 816 2592 3847 Passcode: 571685

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05/01/2026

Reflect on the Month. April 30th the last day celebrating National Poetry Month. Reflection frequently touches on finding inspiration in daily life, such as through nature or personal experiences. As we lay our heads to rest, some that dare to dream, those who write by their bedsides. Let us all write and keep our voices alive! ✍🏽 🗣️