Kimberly Gibbs

Poet Laureate's Panel @deckleedgesc This has been a great discussion of the importance of arts! @edmadden @marcusamaker (at Richland Library)

Join me for "Healing Through Poetry" | Columba's Richland Library Sat 9:00 am with @EdMaddenSC | @DeckleEdgeSC #bookfest #poetry #columbia www.deckleedgesc.org

Wishing you a day of good fortune! From my poem, Fortune Tellers, "Fortune tellers are like weathermen. It doesn’t always rain, but carrying an umbrella never hurt anyone." #igpoet #poetry #poet #newbook2017 http://www.kimberlysimms.com/p./sample-poems.html?m=1

I would love for you to follow my new author accounts! Instagram @kimberlysimmspoet and Facebook @textilemillpoetry I'm excited about my book coming out Fall 2017!

Gratitude Challenge #5. Celebrate something that makes you smile with a Haiku (5/7/5). #gratitudechallenge #gratitudejournal #poetrychallenge #poetrycommunity

I am so excited to be a featured reader along with Len Lawson at Poetry Pendleton on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at 7pm! The event also features an open mic and will take place at Viva Wine Bar at 168 Exchange Street in Pendleton, SC. FREE Event! (at Viva! Wine Bar)

Gratitude Poetry Challenge #4. Write a poem for a long time friend in any form. #gratitudejournal #gratitudechallenge #poetrychallenge #poetry

Gratitude Poetry Challenge #2: Write a letter poem that expresses gratitude to a necessary evil in your life. Maybe its the broccoli on your plate, the early morning wake-up call, the often tedious day job or the grocery store visit. Get creative! #gratitudejournal #gratitudechallenge #pad #poetry #poetrychallenge

Gratitude Poetry Challenge #1. Write an acrostic name poem. Write your first and last name down the left margin of your page. Think of a phrase that starts with each letter which expresses gratitude. #gratitudejournal #gratitudechallenge #pad #poetry #poetrychallenge Short Example: Kind people in my life Imagination My daughter who is a joy

Enjoyed "A Sense of Self. A Sense of Place" #reading with Kevin Young #bluelaws and Major Jackson. #decatur #bookfestival #dbf2016 (at Decatur, Georgia)

All the poets from the slam to benefit #safeharbor on Saturday. #slampoetry #poetryslam #igpoet #poetrycommunity #yeahthatgreenville #witsendpoetry #kimberlysimms

Performing last night for Cee Cee Michaela's Creative Expression night. Honored to be invited to share. Great night of inspiration and expression! #poetry #igpoem #igpoet www.kimberlysimms.com

Art on the Trail “Poetic Journeys” Poetry Prize TRAVELERS REST, SC: “Poetic Journeys” Poetry Prize open to adults and students in Upstate, SC region. Theme: Mountains on my Mind. $100 First prize. Winners will be invited to read their original poems at the Art on the Trail Festival held in Trailblazer Park on October 22nd. The annual Art on the Trail Festival will be held October 21 - 22nd in Travelers Rest and it will feature Fine Arts, Fiber Arts, Sculpture, Photography, Live Music and Performers, Poetry, Children's activities and More! Poets may submit previously published work and may simultaneously submit using the online submission manager at https://witsendpoetry.submittable.com/submit. There is no reading fee for poems submitted before September 1st. All poetry styles are welcome.

Enjoy three poems inspired by the Rich Textile Mill history of the South in Charleston Currents Magazine's column, "Palmetto Poem"

Chicken garden party. 1 month old.

Lady. 6 week old polish hen. Already looking pretty wild.

Throwback Thursday: Press pic taken in London for a gig with 2 other American poets. Circa age 25.