~ Early Web Links ~

This site presents a single poem by Lev Manovich, the renowned new media theorist, formatted as its own dedicated web domain. The poem's title is the domain name itself, making the URL and the artwork one unified piece of net poetry.

The Poetry Kit is a comprehensive hub for poets worldwide, managed by Jim Bennett and founded by Ted Slade, offering listings of open mic events, competitions, magazines, and online poetry courses across dozens of countries. With an ISSN-registered newsletter, a bookshelf of recommended titles, calls for submissions, and an archive of over 600 poems from 21 countries, it serves as an essential resource for both emerging and established poets.

The e-poets network is a pioneering online venue for spoken word and poetry, featuring the Book of Voices archive with audio recordings from emerging and well-known poets since 1999. Visitors can explore the Videotheque for experimental poetry film, the Incomplete History of Slam, and a collaborative archive with the Woman Made Gallery.

The Haiku Society of America, founded in 1968, serves as the central hub for English-language haiku writing and appreciation, offering membership, contests, mentorship, and the Frogpond literary journal. Visitors can explore haiku bibliographies, HSA definitions, student competitions for grades 7-12, and archives of past issues dating back decades.

73LAZE's personal site blends a gaming status log, zen philosophy readings, and original haiku poetry across dedicated sections for each interest. The haiku and zen Buddhism content takes center stage alongside a charming stream-of-consciousness update log covering everything from Dark Souls to Thich Nhat Hanh.

Batsword is a personal poetry collection featuring dozens of original poems with evocative titles like "Snow-walking," "AudioPoems," and "Planetary Passion," covering themes of nature, life, loss, and reflection. The site's author asserts full copyright over her work, suggesting a serious commitment to the craft across a wide range of subjects and moods.

Clare's personal corner of the web offers poems, musings, and heartfelt writing that leans into dark themes like grief, death, and the macabre. Styled with the nostalgic aesthetic of the old web, it promises a moody, intimate space for readers who appreciate queer, leftist, and emotionally raw creative writing.

PennSound is a massive archive of poetry audio recordings hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, featuring hundreds of poets reading their own work in MP3 format. From Susan Howe to Jerome Rothenberg, the collection spans decades of contemporary and avant-garde poetry, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in hearing poets in their own voices.

Freckleskies is Alex's minimalist personal homepage on Neocities, presented in an evocative, poetic style with atmospheric fragments like 'the air is choking outside' and 'in through the clouds, a path.' The spare, intentional layout and literary tone give it the feel of a digital poem as much as a homepage.

Delovely is the personal corner of the internet belonging to a self-described 'birdbrain,' featuring original poetry, handmade zines, and blog posts alongside musings on the indie web. The site has grown over nearly four years into a richly layered space with galleries, book lists, a guestbook, and even a Sims shrine, making it a charming and eclectic creative home.