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About the Poetry Society of Virginia

We illuminate Virginia’s poets, cultures, communities, and literary power by making and sharing poems. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community aimed at creating a sense of belonging in Virginia’s poetry community. We are committed to equity and the mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all.…Continue reading “About the Poetry Society of Virginia”

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Issues Contacting Our Contest Coordinator? Email Link Updated

If you were attempting to contact our Contest Coordinator about Submittable, you may have been using a broken email link.…

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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Book Announcement and Reading: Mountain. Memory. Marsh. by Carol Parris Krauss

Dear Friends and Supporters, I am thrilled to invite you to celebrate the soft launch of my new poetry collection,…

December 1, 2025

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Reminder: PSV Opportunities for Students!

The annual PSV Student contest is open now through 11:59 PM on January 19th, 2026. Full information can be found…

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Final Call: Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to September 15th

Please see the contest page for full details and submission information. Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial

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An Important Message from Our Newsletter Editor

19 Jul 2025July 19, 2025

Hello everyone! I'm your newsletter edito, Fairouz Bsharat, and I have a message for anyone who wishes for their poetry news to be shared on the bi-monthly newsletter. Please have…

Spin: Tales from the Diamond forthcoming from Slipstream Press

18 Jun 2025August 5, 2025

J. R. Thelin has a new chapbook of poems, Spin: Tales from the Diamond, forthcoming from Slipstream Press in August 2025. Sara Henning, author of Burn and View from True…

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Ed Lull Memorial “Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest” Extended to August 24th

11 Jun 2025June 11, 2025

The deadline on the Ed Lull Memorial "Veterans Resilience and Perseverance Poetry Contest" has been extended to August 24th. The contest will close at midnight on August 24th. Submissions excepted…

Celebrating PSV Young Poets in the Community

12 May 2025August 5, 2025

Class of 2025: Engineering Student Finds Community at ODU Former Young Poet in the Community, Marjorie Cenese, has been awarded with the J. Harold Lampe Award for Overall Excellence in…

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Change to registration start time! Festival registration will now begin at 8:30 AM!

25 Apr 2025May 12, 2025

We apologize for the late announcement and can't wait to see you at the annual PSV festival tomorrow!

Two Weeks Left to Register for PSV Festival, April 26!

15 Apr 2025May 12, 2025

Please SAVE THE DATE! The PSV Annual Spring Festival and Annual Business Meeting are coming soon! It will be held at William and Mary on April 26th. Please register. Registration…

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PSV Elections and Nominations

9 Apr 2025April 9, 2025

All elected positions of the PSV Board will be up for a vote this Spring. Nominations close Saturday, April 13. If you wish to run for one of the positions,…

Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial

31 Mar 2025March 31, 2025

PSV has launched a contest, in coordination with the Virginia Poet Laureate, Mattie Quesenberry Smith entitled "Perseverance and Resilience through Poetry Contest: Edward W. Lull Memorial." It is open now…

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2025 PSV Student Contest Results Are In!

PSV Student Contest Results 1st Place Poet, 1st Place Poem S1 Betsy Rasher, Elliott S2 Eleanor Frey, Dragonfly S3 Fiona Bishop, Dear Younger Self S4 Genevieve Watson, First Catch S5…