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We stand for humanity
Translated by Francis Combes (France)
An international statement by Poets of the Planet We, Poets of the Planet, an international network of poets, watch with anguish as violence once again descends upon civilian life. War is not a distant event for those beneath it – it shatters days, nights, and the fragile continuity of ordinary existence. Reports of casualties, including civilians, remind us that those who did not choose this conflict pay the highest price, especially children, who should be learning the language of wonder, not the language of sirens. We stand against injustice in every form – against fascism, dictatorship, occupation, and all systems that crush human dignity. Yet we refuse the lie that war can restore justice or secure peace. No banner, no grievance, no claim to righteousness grants the moral right to terrorize civilians or sacrifice the innocent. Violence unleashed in the name of protection devours what it claims to defend and […]
Second Jack Hirschman International Poetry Prize
Poets of the Planet invites its members to nominate a poet whose work combines literary excellence with a commitment to justice, peace, freedom and human dignity. On December 13, 2024, the 91st anniversary of the birth of the American poet Jack Hirschman, Poets of the Planet established an international poetry […]
Open letter to United Nations : Ceasefire now !
On March 9th, an open letter was sent to the United Nations Secretary General to convey our message of peace. We call on the planet’s poets, artists, intellectuals, men and women to shout: Enough is enough! More than 250 persons have already signed! Ceasefire! Let’s act together to save the […]
Open letter to United Nations : Ceasefire now !
On March 9th, an open letter was sent to the United Nations Secretary General to convey our message of peace. We call on the planet’s poets, artists, intellectuals, men and women to shout: Enough is enough! More than 250 persons have already signed! Ceasefire! Let’s act together to save the […]
In memory of the eponymous artist Heba Zagout
Heba Zagout is a tanka in Irish and English (5-7-5-7-7 syllables), by Gabriel Rosenstock, in memory of the eponymous Palestinian artist. HEBA ZAGOUT / it is difficult / to reassemble a dove / to get the wings right / and, of course, the beating heart / the most difficult of […]
YouTube Channel
We are happy to invite you to participate in our YouTube channel. In this space, we receive poems from all corners of the world, as […]
Poètes du printemps
The Revue d’Art de langue Bachibouzouck.com, La Maison Citoyenne in Strasbourg and Poets of the Planet present Poètes du Printemps, a multilingual poetical event. Click […]
