Archive - The Poe-tato Writing Collective

people are people like people are people by sofi.

A poetry feature about how nothing really ever makes sense.

Jul 7 •

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June 2025

Leaving behind the Valley of Unrest

A departure announcement.

Jun 28 •

of bones and dead gardens by Veronica S.

Tear down the idols and what do you have?

Jun 18 •

Edward.Marlo.Ruiz

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Missing Pieces by Midnight Blue

Today's feature is prose poem called "Missing Pieces" by Midnight Blue, a piece originally written in 2003.

Jun 16 •

V. Walker | Poet

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Song of the Unraven by The Drafting Dreamer

Human turmoil, nevermore.

Jun 11 •

Edward.Marlo.Ruiz

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The Drafting Dreamer

The Valley of Prompts: Under the Bridge of Nowhere.

A new weekly prompt which implores you to explore your the conditions of your poe-ness.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Discussion: What's your favorite potato dish?

This week's discussion begs you to talk about your favorite potato-oriented food dish. What will it be?

May 29 •

Fear not. by Spencer D.W

Dive into dread head first.

May 28 •

Edward.Marlo.Ruiz

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God Bless the Bottom Feeders by Melanie Cole

A poem about love, community, and faith as showcased through the writing lens of Melanie Cole.

May 23 •

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Discussion: What's Your Favorite "Poe-esque" Poem or Short Story?

The introduction and first edition of a new community discussion segment, where topics differ each week.

May 22 •

Roomie by Kat Pierce

The kind of roomie that likes to live on the wild side.

May 21 •

Edward.Marlo.Ruiz

Potatoes by Ivy Lee Moyer

Today's feature is the poem "Potatoes" by Ivy Lee Moyer, which was originally written in January of 2025. Get crispy, y'all.

May 19 •

V. Walker | Poet

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