NaPoWriMo 2026

 

I was bumped, tagged, notified 

that we would be all a Glo

for poems in 2026 we’re looking for a home

a Facebook prod made me smile

my words will be expelled

not judged for more than 

first pass through or 

‘New Shit!’ as some might refer to


But it’s begun so let have fun

plan your April writing this way

and stop by here for some cheer

of poems written each day

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