Sam Aureli
@SamthePoet0731
Winner, October Project 2025 Poetry Contest | Poet rooted in cedarwood, tides, ochre leaves 🍂 | Finding stillness in a noisy world, one line at a time
We’ve been keeping it on the down low, but we re-open for submissions 1 August to 1 September. And we’ll be announcing a new online masterclass…hint, it’s for editors……
"Morning's at the Kitchen Table" just landed on my website. For those unable to navigate my Substack, this will be a little easier. samaureli.com/f/mornings-at-…
Somedays I feel like a weirdo. When I went on a company golf outing, I spent more time photographing old willow trees, recording bird song by the wetlands, and taking photos of flowers. Today, we had catering in the office, and there were flowers included as part of the…
I am thankful that my poem Mornings at the Kitchen Table was included in Last Stanza Poetry. This piece is especially close to my heart—born from grief, memory, and the quiet strength of my mother. Grateful to see it find a home. open.substack.com/pub/samaureli/…
Super excited that one of my poems was selected to be included in @ThomasonianMag first issue! I look forward to its launch.
Introducing Thomasonian’s poetry contributors for Issue No. I
All of my poems are like children, but this one is among my favorites. Super excited to see it in @underscore_mag . A special thanks to Erica for the opportunity. 😊
Today's poem from Sam Aureli (@SamthePoet0731) was the first piece I accepted for issue 5. Snowy city days. Link below 👇
When I was younger, I got caught up in the whole PC versus Mac debate, always championing the former, even though I’ve owned an iPhone ever since smartphones became a thing. Well, times change, and I’ve just bought my first MacBook. What has the world come to…
Just purchased my copy, and so should you! You won't regret it.
I'm mildly desperate for orders of Issue 19 of the magazine. I've lowered the price & made it available from wherever books are ordered to make it more accessible, but it's not working. @FBereaud curated a superb 5th anniversary issue. Please give it a try stanchionzine.com/product-page/s…
I finally got it framed and hung on the wall. And I love it! "Blue Birch Woods at Murphy's Pond" by Jef Bourgeau.
I’m honored that my poem, The Weight of His Chair, was shortlisted for the 2025 HoneyBee Prize by @goodlifelitmag . While it didn’t take the top spot, I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and recognition. You’ll have to wait a bit longer to read it, though. It will be…
What does it mean to be shaped by something eternal, yet bound to the physical world? I explore this in my poem, Made and Unmade, now available on my website. samaureli.com/f/made-and-unm… via @SamthePoet0731
The itinerary is set: flying into Boise, ID, then driving a loop through the mountains before heading back to Boise. For those of you familiar with the area—what are the must-sees for an Italian who's never experienced this part of the country?
We are made of stardust, shaped by light, held by earth. And still, something in us remembers the stars and longs to return. open.substack.com/pub/samaureli/…
If you're feeling a bit uninspired and looking for a fresh perspective, The Art of the Voice by @tonyhoags_LPS is a great place to start. The reading is really engaging, and the exercises are not only interesting but genuinely helpful.
