Welcome! The Fort Worth Poetry Society is glad you are here!
The 2026 William D. Barney Memorial Chapbook Contest submissions closed March 1, 2026! This years judge is poet Lauren Kalstad! See details and learn about the judge here! Winners will be announced by email and at the April 2026 Poetry Society of Texas meeting.
The 2025 William D. Barney Chapbook Contest Winner Immanuel A. Garcia’s Purple-Eyed Heirlooms can now be purchased here! “Thank you” to all who supported the 2025 contest and to our judge 2025, Rebecca Balcárcel!
Join us for A Night of Romance Poetry at Grandma’s Bar 7-10pm on February 13th! Details here!
Breaking News: Corbett Buchly‘s poem “last-minute trek” won the 2025 Derry Tutt Memorial contest, judged by FWPS member Amanda Russell.
FWPS member Galen Steele’s debut collection, Five Things, is now available from Finishing Line Press. Learn more or place your order here!
FWPS member Mary-margaret Belota published a new collection, A Balm for the Soul: New Psalms for today, tomorrow, and always.
Poetry Medicine for the Soul Podcast :
Season 6 has started! Check out the latest episodes here!
Poets in Season 6 include: Stuart Kestenbaum, Megan Grumbling, Jeffrey Thomson, Christian Barter, Kirsten Lindquist, John Reinhart, Dr. Therí Pickens, Maya Williams, Claire Milliken, Arisa White.
Poetry Medicine for the Soul is available through Simplecast, Apple podcasts, and Spotify.
