The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association is for writers and lovers of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other spec poetry. Skeets by SFPA Team. sfpoetry.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/sfpoetry.bsky.social@sfpoetry.bsky.social - SF & F Poetry Assnhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfpoetry.bsky.social/post/3mu2veyuf6k2xWe are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our own, Science Fiction Poetry Association Grandmaster, David Kopaska-Merkel. What a profound loss. Our hearts go out to his friends and family. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:itoxx53rxqusarr3jxzo3hlb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2veyuf6k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfpoetry.bsky.social/post/3mtjfyv7qks2rHave you been considering entering the annual SFPA poetry contest? Contest closes Aug. 31, so get those poems in! 🌟 https://forms.zohopublic.com/sciencefictionandfantasypoetry/form/Contest2026/formperma/h8cT6omJ7ON5JRfttivzlx6YKvC_MM0qYTISdhjYal420 Aug 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:itoxx53rxqusarr3jxzo3hlb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjfyv7qks2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfpoetry.bsky.social/post/3mt4zi46xrk2hWe are pleased to announce that Issue 61 of Eye to the Telescope is live! ALIENS, edited by @spires.bsky.social read the issue here: https://eyetothetelescope.com/archives/061issue.html15 Aug 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:itoxx53rxqusarr3jxzo3hlb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4zi46xrk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfpoetry.bsky.social/post/3mslb3jaomk2mHave you ever wondered why poetry awards matter? Bibhushan Khadka dives into that question in the newest SFPA blog post. The Itch to Be Seen: A field Guide to the SFPA’s Awards https://sfpoetry.org/wp/2026/08/05/the-itch-to-be-seen-a-field-guide-to-the-sfpas-awards/08 Aug 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:itoxx53rxqusarr3jxzo3hlb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslb3jaomk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/sfpoetry.bsky.social/post/3mslavla3jc2mIt's that time again, spec poetry lovers -- The July SFPA poetry round-up is live! Click through to see what your fellow poets have been up to: https://sfpoetry.org/wp/2026/08/06/sfpa-july-2026-round-up/08 Aug 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:itoxx53rxqusarr3jxzo3hlb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslavla3jc2m