POET'S DIGEST

INTRODUCING STAR POET, Mignonette! Mignonette is an Incredibly gifted Poet and creative with a tenacious drive and zeal to make impactful strides in the World through her craft and this is very evident in her strides in the world of Literature, especially in the genre of Poetry, where she has been able to make significant strides and has a very devoted fanbase worldwide Today, we take a little dive into the world of Mignonette with excerpts below chronicling her story. 'When my mother smiled joyfully at the finished story I had written when I was about eight years old titled “ethnic wars”, I just knew I wanted to write for the rest of my life.  My name is Mignonette Dibang Benjure. I am a Nigerian born and raised in Abuja, Nigeria.  I engulfed myself in books and poems from the likes of Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie, Wole Soyinka, Elechi Amadi and so many more outstanding Nigerian writers from an early age. I loved literature because it came naturally to...

INTRODUCING POWERHOUSE CIELO! Cielo is an Incredibly gifted Poet and creative with a tenacious drive and zeal to make impactful strides in the World through her craft and this is very evident in her strides in the world of Literature, especially in the genre of Poetry, where she has a significant influence and thousands of adoring fans worldwide. Today, we take a little dive into the world of Cielo with excerpts below chronicling her story. My name is Laura Cielo Juarez and I am a passionate writer. I am 29 years old and was born in Baja California, Mexico. I grew up in both the United States and Mexico and was blessed to grow up bilingual and learn Spanish from my family and study English and it's literature in the States.  I am an admirer and contemplator of creation and feel a strong connection with God as a creator. As a child I would dwell in the creations of my imagination and would spend hours in my room creating songs, skits, business plans, stories,...

INTRODUCING MO! Mo is an Incredibly gifted Poet and creative with a tenacious drive and zeal to make impactful strides in the World through her craft and this is very evident in her strides in the world of Literature, especially in the genre of Poetry, where she has a significant influence and thousands of adoring fans worldwide. Today, we take a little dive into the world of Mo with excerpts below chronicling her story. 'Thank you so much Joseph for the opportunity to be featured  My name is Mo and I live in Canada with my daughters. I have always been a writer, but never felt confident enough to share my work until recently when I started my page in March of 2023.  I write poetry, prose and flash fiction. I mostly write about love, loss mental illness and grief. I am a cancer survivor and refuse to take any part of my life for granted. I hold close the people, places and moments that bring me peace and I’m so blessed to be a part of such a beautiful c...

INTRODUCING STAR POET, REBECCA! Rebecca is a wonderful Poet and creative with a tenacious drive and zeal to make impactful strides in the World through her poetry and this is very evident in her poetic expressions and her poems Today, we look a little into the world of Rebecca with excerpts below chronicling her story. 'Dear Joseph, I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for featuring me on your page. It’s an honor that truly humbles me. Having your support and being a part of this community feels like being surrounded by family. The love and encouragement I’ve received here are beyond words. A little about myself: My name is Rebecca, and I’m 37 years old. Born and raised in Lebanon, I have been living in Switzerland for the past five years, working in private banking and wealth management. My journey into poetry and writing is a recent one, sparked by my profound love for music. It began with the creation of my page last November 2023. Music for me is n...

INTRODUCING STAR POET, SHIV! Shiv is a wonderful Poet and creative with a tenacious drive and zeal to make impactful strides in the World through her poetry and this is very evident in her poetic expressions and her poems Today, we look a little into the world of Shiv with excerpts below chronicling her story. 'Siobhán “Shiv” Hickey is a Dublin-based poet, actor, sometime comedian and Artistic Director of After Midnight Theatre. She has published two collections of poetry ‘After Midnight’ (2020) and ‘Scribbles from an Anxious Mind’ (2022) – some of which she has performed in venues around Dublin and made her Electric Picnic debut in 2022, performing again at the festival in 2023. In January, Shiv performed at L'Hirondelle as the featured guest poet at Spoken Word Paris, and in December performed her spoken word show TABOO as part of the EROSS Dublin City University SEX PAN!CS conference. Shiv counts among her influences Leonard Cohen, Audre Lorde, Jim Mo...

INTRODUCING STAR POET, KANDICE! Kandice is an amazing poet and creative with a statement to make, and this all translates in her poetry and other creative ventures. Today we look a little into the world of Kandice with excerpts below chronicling her story.  ' Kandice, aka Clair De Lune (or Clair), is a poet and wordsmith from Vancouver Island, B.C. who finds peace in the moonlit realms of imagination. Born and raised in a small town on the West Coast, Clair developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of language and the power it holds to convey emotions.  Her journey with poetry began as a personal exploration of self-expression, and over time, blossomed into the enchanting world she now shares through her words. Clair crafts verses that resonate with the human experience. Her poetry is a delicate dance between light and shadow, weaving tales of love, loss, resilience, and the magic that resides in everyday moments. @clairdelune...

Happy Birthday Bilan! Bilan Thompson popularly known as 'Black Diamond' is an exceptionally gifted Poet and Creative par excellence that has several thousands of fans worldwide.  She has also been regularly featured in the Poet's Digest.  On behalf of the entire team members and editorial board of the PD, we wish you a very happy birthday.   Bilan typically has a few gems to share with us on her special day. Bilan; 'When you know who you are, and what you possess, you won’t wear the tag of other people’s opinion. You won’t devalue yourself by carrying poison in your heart. Dr. Martin Luther King once quoted, “Hate is too great a burden to bear”. You will never rise to the top with weights tied to your vessel. When you choose to love and value people, you will gain an unshakable and unbreakable power. Love will always rise. Arrogance and hate will fall below. Don’t let nobody ever make you feel unworthy. You are priceless. Gleam in ...

Bestselling Author, Boma Horsfall. T celebrates birthday Global Bestselling author of Number 1 Amazon Bestseller, ' The Lost Notes', Boma Horsfall T. today celebrates her landmark birthday into the Third ladder.  Boma is a World Renowned Poet that has a following of tens of thousands of ardent supporters on social media and has been involved in many Charitable Organizations and activities alongside Global Multiple Bestselling Author, Joseph Spencer.  Spencer and Boma Horsfall alongside Naima Bhourzal co wrote the Number 1 Bestseller, The Lost Notes.  Every member of the Editorial crew of Poet's Digest wishes Boma a very Happy birthday and more power to her pen as we are sure she will continue thrilling us with her amazing skill and poetic prowess

Interview Exclusive with Star Poet Olivia! The Multi- talented and highly regarded Poet and all round creative, Olivia Bella has granted us a special interview into some important aspects into her life and her poetry journey. Below are excerpts from the groundbreaking Interview 1.  Tell us about your Background.  Olivia: I have such a varied background that it often feels like I have already lived several lifetimes within this one. Fashion design was probably my first passion, and then I transitioned into spiritual and sexual healing (I know that’s a bit wild after fashion). I have always been a creative person with an entrepreneurial mindset, I also have a background in acting and have worked in the film industry for a while.  2.  How did poetry all begin for you? Olivia: My poetry journey started in 2019 when I decided to write regularly. Prior to that, I only wrote one poem back in 2015 - that was something unexpected and totally spontaneous but it awa...