November Poetry Spotlight

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/11/2026

Second time Slam Poetry winner Jennifer Winter is back to share her poem CPTSD. Congratulations on your win Jennifer!

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September Slam and Sarcasm

Patricia Hartman

Published on: 01/10/2026

The September Poetry Slam and Open Mic Night at the KC Bier Co. With fun and fantastic friends, Fall surely starts off right!

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Watch us GROW: First Year Sleep, Second Year Creep!

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/09/2026

Midnight Garden Grows Again, check out this article about our new editors, upcoming events, new resources, and a hint about what our Editor in Chief, Patricia, is up to now!

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August Slam Poetry Winner Spotlight

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/08/2026

Meet Whitney L Decker, local Cleveland, Mo Poet who won our July Slam Poetry Competition at the Hometown Olathe Family Farm third Saturday of the month event!

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