The Poetry Society of Vermont, founded in 1947, is a multigenerational association of poets and friends of poetry who join in promoting enthusiasm for poetry through workshops, readings, contests, and contributions to The Mountain Troubadour, the PSOV literary journal. We welcome all appreciative writers and readers, as well as high school and college students.

MISSION: 

The Poetry Society of Vermont fosters a poetic environment where the love of poetry honors the past and encourages creative partnerships.

VISION:

The Poetry Society of Vermont is devoted to nurturing the poetic talents of its diverse membership by creating an inclusive and supportive community that promotes poetry writing through workshops, readings, contests, and publishing the written word.

On Being Chosen Poet of Vermont

Breathes there a bard who isn’t moved

When he finds his verse is understood

And not entirely disapproved

By his country and his neighborhood?

~ Robert Frost

On July 22, 1961, Frost was named poet laureate of Vermont.

The Poetry Society of Vermont is a Charitable Organization, tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and eligible to receive Tax-Deductible Charitable Contributions.

Poetry Society of Vermont, P.O. Box 914, Montpelier, VT 05601-0914