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A unique collection exploring the intersection of mathematics and poetry, where numbers, equations, and mathematical concepts become the subject and structure of verse. This niche site by educator David Pleacher offers a creative bridge between two seemingly unrelated disciplines, making it a fascinating stop for math enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike.

Dylan Harris, a British expat living in Luxembourg, presents his grand portfolio of original poetry and photography spanning decades of creative work. The site features published books and prints, a growing collection of poems, and a distinctly self-deprecating personality that makes browsing his considerable body of work genuinely enjoyable.

Jaka Železnikar created this computational visual poem as a Firefox browser extension, dedicated to his ex-girlfriend Mo Hailun whose name is rendered in Chinese characters. The piece blends code and verse into an interactive digital artwork, representing an unusual intersection of net art, poetry, and browser technology.

Bea Sheftel shares original poetry from her ebook 'Beauty in the Weeds,' with verses covering themes of faith, loss, nature, and family life. The site also offers writing and marketing resources for poets and links to purchase her collected works through PayPal.

Dreams and Nightmares is a long-running print magazine of science fiction and fantasy poetry, founded in 1986 and edited by David C. Kopaska-Merkel, with issue 89 available as of 2011. Visitors can browse submission guidelines, order back issues, explore a gallery of past covers, and follow a companion blog featuring new poems with daily updates.

A single heartfelt poem by Paige Lynn Mandera, written in 1996, telling the story of lost love through the metaphor of a princess whose prince has moved on. The piece is simple and emotionally direct, capturing the raw ache of a broken relationship in a fairy tale framing.

Founded by Doug Holder, this long-running blog covers the Boston-area small press and poetry community through reviews, interviews, and news from contributors including Dennis Daly, Michael Todd Steffen, and many others. It serves as a vital hub for independent literary culture in New England, with connections to Ibbetson Street Press and coverage stretching well beyond the Boston metro area.

Robot Poetry Reading is a creative project by The Angelo Foundation, blending technology and verse in an unconventional poetic format. The project, connected to artist Angelo Plessas, explores the intersection of robotics and poetry in a distinctly experimental way.

The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA) is the official home of a registered US non-profit founded in 1978 to connect poets and readers passionate about speculative poetry. The site offers membership information, two published magazines, annual award listings including the prestigious Rhysling Award, poetry contests, market resources, and a bibliography of speculative poetry.

2River is a long-running independent poetry publisher that has been producing quarterly issues of 'The 2River View' since 1996, featuring contemporary poets across dozens of issues each year. The site also hosts the 2River Chapbook Series, a blog called Muddy Bank with poetry podcasts, and a deep archive spanning nearly 30 volumes.