Poetry is making a strange and unprecedented come back in the 21st century thanks to Instagram. The platform is ideal for visually stunning short poems to be self-published and shared instantly through a little square photo with a filter. Creative minds are taking advantage of the possibilities.
This is not a fringe group of people sharing poems between themselves. Popular poets have huge followings and many have made the leap to print publishing because of their Instagram success.
Here is a quick roundup of some famous poets on Instagram, that are very much worthy of following, to bring some poetic vibes to your feed.
1. rupikaur
Followers: 531k
Posts: 325
Rupi Kaur’s poetry is thoughtful and powerful. Feminine yet distinctly feminist, she has her own book out called Milk and Honey. Her Instagram feed is full of gorgeous words and photos.
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2. amandatorroni
Followers: 39.4k
Posts: 1,130
Stunning and original typography along with her own unique posts surrounding love, loss, and everything in between really sets Amanda Torroni apart. Bonus points for her book recommendations!
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3. langlev
Followers: 246k
Posts: 611
How could anyone not want this in their feed? This account is glamorous and the words are poignant. Lately, there are some awesome celestial themes on her account and her own books are stunning!
Also by Lang Lev:
- Lullabies
- Memories
- The Universe of Us (Due out October 2016)
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4. makeblackoutpoetry
Followers: 54.8k
Posts: 1,261
One of the most thought-provoking and visually striking poetry accounts on Instagram, makeblackoutpoetry has a book coming out soon!
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5. rmdrk
Followers: 1.5 m
Posts: 1,874
R.M. Drake’s account is full of inspiring and romantic poems as well as snippets from his own book, Beautiful and Damned.
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6. r.h.sin
Followers: 422k
Posts: 14,876
Prolific poster R.H. Sin is the author of Whiskey, Words, & A Shovel. This account is airy and the poetry itself is touching, vulnerable with hints of subtle sensuality intermixed.
Also by R.H. Sin:
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7. tylerknott
Followers: 295k
Posts: 4,322
This account is known for haikus though shows great variety and an array of cute photos. Check out his book, All the Words Are Yours: Haiku on Love.
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Do you follow any other wonderful poets on Instagram?
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