David B. Prather
@davidbprather.bsky.social
Thus far, I have three poetry collections under my belt. I've had poems published in many journals, including New Ohio Review, Prairie Schooner, Poet Lore, Potomac Review, Seneca Review, etc. Website: www.davidbprather.com
Reading at the MAC last night (Renee Nicholson in the hug!❤️).
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Reading at the MAC last night (Renee Nicholson in the hug!❤️).
From Friday to Monday.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
From Friday to Monday.
November 8, Parkersburg, WV, my yard is awash with violets, and my white lilac is covered in lush bloom clusters. And snow is forecast for Monday, November 10. Hmmm...
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
November 8, Parkersburg, WV, my yard is awash with violets, and my white lilac is covered in lush bloom clusters. And snow is forecast for Monday, November 10. Hmmm...
I love when my dogwood turns wine red and my white lilac blooms in late October...
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I love when my dogwood turns wine red and my white lilac blooms in late October...
Climate curiosity in Parkersburg, WV.
October 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Climate curiosity in Parkersburg, WV.
Now I just need square pants!
October 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now I just need square pants!
After reading about it, I may not be either an extrovert or an introvert. I may be an otrovert. How about you?
September 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
After reading about it, I may not be either an extrovert or an introvert. I may be an otrovert. How about you?
New poem, "Spiders of the Afterlife," in Chiron Review!
September 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New poem, "Spiders of the Afterlife," in Chiron Review!
What an honor to included in the latest issue of Mantis!
August 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
What an honor to included in the latest issue of Mantis!
Spent a glorious birthday at #WildscresRetreat ( #TableRockWritersWorkshop ) in Northh Carolina!
August 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Spent a glorious birthday at #WildscresRetreat ( #TableRockWritersWorkshop ) in Northh Carolina!
It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my third poetry collection!
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August 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my third poetry collection!
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It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my second poetry collection!
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August 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my second poetry collection!
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It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my first poetry collection!
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August 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
It's my birthday week (actual date the 29th). Give yourself the gift of my first poetry collection!
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The moss rose are getting ready to show off, and the balsam (which came up in a crack in the driveway) is hearty!
August 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The moss rose are getting ready to show off, and the balsam (which came up in a crack in the driveway) is hearty!
I planted late, so here's my first moss rose.
August 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I planted late, so here's my first moss rose.
She's eating windfall apples, unbothered by my presence.
August 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
She's eating windfall apples, unbothered by my presence.
This stonefly, just outside my kitchen door.
June 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This stonefly, just outside my kitchen door.
New poem in Suisun Valley Review!
June 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New poem in Suisun Valley Review!
Ducks and deer at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV.
June 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Ducks and deer at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, WV.
I couldn't finish mowing. ❤️
May 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I couldn't finish mowing. ❤️
At Booktenders yesterday with Renee Nicholson and Marc Harshman. What a great time! ❤️
April 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
At Booktenders yesterday with Renee Nicholson and Marc Harshman. What a great time! ❤️
With my portrait by the great Sassa Wilkes at the West Edge Literary Festival!
April 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
With my portrait by the great Sassa Wilkes at the West Edge Literary Festival!
It's #NationalPoetryMonth and I offer my three books. Links at my website: www.davidbprather.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It's #NationalPoetryMonth and I offer my three books. Links at my website: www.davidbprather.com
Pressmate Ken Pobo's new book! #fernwoodpress
March 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Pressmate Ken Pobo's new book! #fernwoodpress