The Collective

karyn

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Orji Arinze Charles

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Olusegun Ajayi

📍 Osun State, Nigeria

🪶 Poet

Olusegun Ajayi is Nigerian bilingual poet, a Certified Technical writer, Copywriter, Creativewriter and Student Nurse. A finalist for the 2026 Kalanithi Writing Awards, Poetry Mine (2026). Longlisted for 2026 Verse and Voice Competition and other international and national awards.

Laura Petrisin

📍 Otto, North Carolina

🪶 Poet

After teaching, I retired to focus on writing and illustrating for children. In 2022 I self published a children’s book, Acorn and Button. In August of 2025, my first picture book, Get Real, Lucille! was published by Monarch Educational Services. I’n currently working on a poetry book.

Mariah Mikael De Villa

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Rachel Parks

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

LORRAINE M PETERSON

✨ Rising Voice

Orphaned at 7, raised in foster homes, separated from siblings at 9. All alone I created a world of my liking

Rachelle Ariane O. Aliwalas

📍 Philippines

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.

Apple Mae Copada Magdayo

📍 Philippines

🪶 Poet

Apple Mae C. Magdayo is a poet from the Philippines whose work explores resilience, growth, and hope. Inspired by nature, community, and everyday life, she crafts heartfelt verses that encourage reflection and celebrate the beauty of new beginnings.

Raiza Abella

🪶 Poet

I'd rather write than tell a soul.

Francheska Barairo

📍 Philippines

🪶 Poet

Author | Dancer | Patissier

Zakia Nazim

🪶 Poet

A valued member of the Poetry Nation community.