The Collective

Jeia L. Saban

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Beth Gutierrez

📍 Iowa

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Manoj kumar

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Poonam Sankhyan

✨ Rising Voice

A Shopify developer and freelancer who enjoys creating beautiful online experiences by day and writing poetry by heart. I believe both code and poetry are different ways of telling a story.

S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan

🏆 Champion

S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan is an introverted Nigerian poet, a pupil of laws, & a graphic designer. They are a member of the Oyongo Collective & write from Ilorin, a city they lovingly describe as “a breath from heaven.” They currently serve as the Managing Editor of Words-Empire Magazine. 

Elena Volkov

📍 St. Petersburg, Russia

🪶 Poet

A lover of dark academia and classical poetic forms, Elena writes with a formal elegance that is rare in modern poetry. Her themes often revolve around the weight of history, the pursuit of knowledge, and the silent strength of the human spirit.

Noah Smith

📍 Auckland, New Zealand

✨ Rising Voice

Inspired by towering mountain peaks and the quiet, untouched wilderness, Noah’s poetry is an ode to the natural world. He writes about the insignificance of man when standing before nature, and the deep peace that comes with escaping the modern grid.

Fatima Ali

📍 Dubai, UAE

🪶 Poet

Fatima’s work brilliantly bridges the delicate gap between the ancient world and the futuristic skyline of her city. Her poetry explores what it means to hold onto deep cultural traditions while racing headfirst into a modernized, global future.

Hugo Nielsen

📍 Copenhagen, Denmark

🪶 Poet

Hugo is a minimalist poet who focuses entirely on quiet, fleeting moments. He strips away all unnecessary language, leaving only the barest, most impactful words on the page to convey complex emotions with stunning simplicity.

Mia Hansen

📍 Oslo, Norway

✨ Rising Voice

Fascinated by the brilliant northern lights and the rich mythology of nature, Mia writes atmospheric, enchanting poetry. Her work often feels like a modern fairy tale, weaving themes of magic, destiny, and the deep mysteries of the dark winter sky.

Santiago Ruiz

📍 Buenos Aires, Argentina

✨ Rising Voice

Santiago translates the passionate, fiery rhythms of the tango into perfect, rhythmic verses. His poetry explores the intoxicating dance of romance, the sharp sting of betrayal, and the deep, soulful longing of the human heart.

Aisha Bello

📍 Lagos, Nigeria

🪶 Poet

Aisha’s voice is bold, loud, and unapologetically honest. Her rhythmic poetry tackles themes of social justice, empowerment, and the vibrant, unbreakable spirit of her community, demanding to be read with the same energy in which it was written.