LIVE Poetry Reading - June 2026

There are some seriously talented poets on Substack. So many, in fact, that Stefan Pasek and I have decided to feature their work in a new monthly series! That’s right, this recording of our stream from June 18th is the first in a new monthly series where we read and discuss your poems LIVE! We’ll also take submissions for these streams ahead of time, so keep an eye on both of our subscriber chats if you want to have your work read in a future stream. In the meantime, please find links to all the poems (barring one that wasn’t published at the time of recording) from this month’s stream below in the order they were read: * When Will Cascadia Speak? by Hazel * Unpublished Lovecraftian poem by Mark S, PhD * Caged Smoke by Kate M. Sine * Our Nation by Sage Taylor Kingsley * Exquisite Devastation by Joel L * The Bottom by David C. Roberson * The Secret of the Little Leaves by Silvia de Negrobosco * God is a Woman (And I learned That Early) by Tavis Ferguson * We’re Still Here by Mina Howell * The Art of Observation by Labyrinthia Mythweaver * Look it in the eyes by Jake Gardner * Flesh to Gold by Novaheart * I’m too stupid to do this anymore by Spencer D.W. * The Guardian’s Heart by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Dread by Lila Cave-Park * Simpler Times by Bradley Ramsey * A Feather on the Floor by Stefan Pasek Subscribe Now so you don’t miss out on submissions for the next LIVE Poetry Reading! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe