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A Hundred Pitchers of Honey Reading Series @hphseries.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Our December regular reading features 6 writers on December 11 at 6:30c- don't miss @dustinbrookshire.bsky.social @rebeccalehmann.bsky.social @erindorney.bsky.social @dsmpoet.bsky.social @kathrynkirkpatrick.bsky.social and @magpiedays! Registration link in bio!

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Thank you Michael for giving it such a good home.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

It's publication day! To Phrase a Prayer for Peace is officially out and in the world. The poems came from the heartbreak of watching the war in the middle east unfold. At AWP, I'll be signing at Yetzirah (T715) on 3/29 at 11:00 am & Whale Road Review (948) on 3/29 12-1:00. Please come say 'hey'

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

To Phrase a Prayer for Peace launches online on Sunday March 23, 4:00 pm PT with the amazing poets @jaredharel.bsky.social Julia Kolchinsky and Yehoshua Josh November. Thank you @wildhousepubs.bsky.social and Mark S. Burrows! Register here usc.zoom.us/meeting/regi... I would love to see you there!

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Smartish Pace @smartishpace.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Donna Spruijt-Metz reading for us at AWP. We'll see you soon in LA, we'll be at T540, our 23rd year of attending AWP! @dsmpoet.bsky.social @awpwriter.bsky.social #smartishpace #poet #AWP #AWP25 #poets #poems #poetry #SmartishPacePoets #creativewriting youtu.be/InrinuRZLbs

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

To Phrase a Prayer for Peace Out in March from Wildhouse Press! Preorders very soon!

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Trying. Another terrifying new widow experience.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Thank you. It’s terrifying and fast moving here.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

The fire is close. I’ve got go bags ready for the pups and me. I hope we don’t have to evacuate

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Any recommendations for a really good, well written novel?

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy 7th light, Happy New Year, I wish you all peace and love and health and wild bursts of creativity and when you need it, a dog who knows you’re going to cry before you know it.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

This has been a year of suffering in the world: hate. war, death, hunger—and for me, personally—with the sudden death of my husband. This book came fast, took me over, possessed me. I can’t wait to share it with you. Thank you, Melody Stanford Martin for this beautiful cover. What a gift.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

What a joy and an honor to be included in the latest issue of Whale Road Review!!

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

What an honor to be part of this stellar issue of @whaleroadreview.bsky.social !! Such a wonderful roll call of fine poets and friends! Thank you @Katie Manning!

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer describes grief as I feel it these days.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Preordering! You two really know how to translate a book

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Hi Dianne. I’ve been here for a while in a desultory fashion, but you’ve inspired me to be more present here. Glad to have you!

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

This heroic crown of sonnets emerged before Yom Kippur, when my husband Gershom Spruijt זיכרונו לברכה‎ chanted Torah beautifully for what would be the last time. Thank you Judith Magazine & Rachel Neve Midbar for giving it a home. This is a stealth tribute to him & his resonant voice-now so quiet.

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Who the Hell is the Hero? The Poetry of Donna Spruijt-Metz

This week I offer you a heroic sonnet series by Donna Spruijt-Metz.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Eyes full of fall skies in Upstate New York, heading back to Los Angeles 🌞☀️🕶️ today.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 12/09/2024

I’m teaching a poetry workshop for Hudson Valley Writers Center on October 27! Write a poem, craft a prayer, ask for help or vent how pissed off you are at the universe! Please join me in writing poetry of praise, questioning, & occasional irreverence! Registration writerscenter.org/calendar/sac...

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Are YOU There? Approaching the Sacred with Donna Spruijt-Metz (via Zoom) | Hudson Valley Writers Center

Poets have always called out to whatever they consider holy: God, the Goddess, a higher power, nature, the unfathomable. We reach out with ‘why’ questions, such as ‘Why is this […]

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Please join me in my next generative workshop! We will be writing poetry of praise, questioning, and occasional irreverence! I would LOVE to see you! Link to register: writerscenter.org/calendar/sac...

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 23/07/2024

I will send you a hard copy in large print any time. I’m so sorry to hear this.

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

Going to Arkansas to read at the amazing @kaicoggin.bsky.social ‘s Wednesday Night Poetry situation!!! Come through!

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Donna Spruijt-Metz @dsmpoet.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Psaltery & Lyre open for submissions for ONE MORE WEEK! psalteryandlyre.org/submissions/ We are looking for essays, stories, poetry, and hybrid works that push the borders of sacred and secular. Bring us your tasty morsels! Submissions are free!

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