7 Best Poets on Instagram You Should Follow Right Away

Poets on Instagram that you need to follow right away.

‘Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.’ – Thomas Gray

Poetry is one of the purest forms of expression in the creative world. It does not have to be written a certain way. One can create poetry simply by stringing together a few words or by letting a stream of consciousness flow with no barriers. By definition, poetry is literature that evokes a concentrated imaginative awareness of the experience of a specific emotional response through language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. Poetry is beautiful and raw.

Poets on Instagram that you need to follow right away.

That being said, Instagram has easily become one of the most popular platforms for expressing one’s thoughts through poetry. Instagram poets or Instapoets have been making great strides in the art of poetry. Let’s take a look at the 7 best poets on Instagram that you need to follow right away!

Rupi Kaur- Rupi Kaur is currently the top Instapoet. She is a Canadian-born Indian whose work was praised internationally after the release of her first book ‘Milk and Honey’ in 2014. She has become a modern literary icon and has performed her gorgeous and relatable poetry all over the world. Her poems are usually focused on love, life, healing, race, and femininity. ‘If you have never stood with the oppressed, there is still time.’

Instagram handle @rupikaur

Atticus- Atticus is a Canadian Instapoet who refuses to reveal his identity and wears a mask to all interviews and for all pictures that could be publicized. Despite not knowing his identity, over a million people follow him because of his lovely literature. His poetry is relatable and thus, incredibly powerful. He has published two collections of poetry that is internationally acclaimed. ‘It could be today the day you realize they have no more power over you.’

Instagram handle @atticuspoetry

Nikita Gill- Nikita Gill is also an incredibly popular Instapoet. She is a British-Indian poet who has published books and is also famous on platforms such as Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook. Her first book was published in 2017 by the name of ‘Wild Embers’. She has an incredibly large following and her works are based around the subjects of love, loss, and suffering. ‘Some days I am more wolf than woman and I am still learning how to stop apologizing for my wild.’

Instagram handle @nikita_gill

R. H. Sin- R. H. Sin is an American Instapoet who is mainly known for empowering women and encouraging them to get out of toxic relationships that only harm their wellbeing. He has written 8 books and the most recent one is ‘She Just Wants to Forget’. ‘How could she fear the rain when she has always been the storm.’

Instagram handle @r.h.sin

R. M. Drake- R. M. Drake or Robert Macias is a popular Instapoet with nearly 2 million followers. He is a New York Times Best-Selling Author and mainly writes long poetry pieces. He believes in positivity and love. ‘Remember, you will always be enough to the people who need you in their lives.’

Instagram handle @rmdrk

Beau Taplin- Beau Taplin is an internationally recognized poet and author. He believes in creating heartfelt and relatable content. His work is shared worldwide. His philosophy is to make life meaningful. He recently released a book called ‘Here at Dawn.’ ‘The heart is the size of a fist because you were born to fight for what you love.’

Instagram handle @beautaplin

Lang Leav- Lang Leav is a Thailand-born Australian poet and author who is renowned all over the world for her relatable and beautiful poetry and musings. Her first book ‘Love and Misadventure’ was published in 2013 and was a huge success paving the way for her popularity. ‘Who you love and who loves you back determines so much in your life.’

Instagram handle @langleav

Poetry is an art form that cannot be matched by any other art form simply because it makes us feel so much. We hope you enjoy reading the work of these Instapoets as much as we do!

Author: Disha Oak

Illustrator: Aditi Raj