Laura McDermott Matheric

Poet Laureate of Coconut Creek. English Professor @BrowardCollege. 2014/2015 Writer-in-Residence @girlsclubFLL. Wife. Mom. Wonder Woman.

[Laura McDermott Matheric @LauraMcDM]

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I am excited to share that I’ve been selected as one of seven cohort members of the 2026–2027 Dr. Deborah Floyd Scholars of Florida Atlantic University. You can learn more about the Floyd Scholars Program here: https://t.co/jWhWYoqfhL

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As we approach the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July, I find myself reflecting on the power of poetry to hold history, hope, and identity in a single breath. You can view my poem here: https://t.co/bNKq8TeTo1

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📣 Calling all Florida poets! 🌴🖊️

The Florida Poetry Initiative is now live on Instagram, and we want to hear your voice. 🎙️✨
https://t.co/GAnMDUjVN8
Let’s fill this Instagram feed with poems from every corner of Florida—from the Panhandle to the Keys. 🌅

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As I wrap up my fifth year as President of the WCCC and step into a sixth, I’m so grateful for all we’ve accomplished together 💙 I was honored to share my poem “Sapphire Legacy” in tribute to this incredible organization. Poem LInk: https://t.co/4Fkrarxnnf

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As our city paused to honor the courage and sacrifice of our fallen veterans, I was humbled to be invited once again to offer a commemorative poem in their memory.
View my original poem, “How a Body Becomes Itself,” here:
https://t.co/inVNzYHtcl

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Thanks again to The Write Launch, who accepted yet another poem of mine for publication. Thank you for seeing it, feeling it, and connecting with me in that space. You can check out my free verse poem "Third Eye" on their online journal platform here: https://t.co/DpYn7SUJEK?

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Thank you to Broward College’s SpringFest 2026.
If you’ve been thinking about joining a writing group, consider this your invitation to step into the circle.  Register here: https://t.co/bWwPsfXnry✍️🤝

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🎓Last week, Broward College’s Dual Enrollment team hosted an excellent SLS training session for BCPS faculty who are also credentialed as Broward College professors. What an incredible group of educators! I’m excited for what promises to be a fantastic 2026–2027 academic year!

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April is National Poetry Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate the power of words!

I’m excited to share that my poetry writing group, Poets@Heart, has our work on display at the Broward County North Regional Library, located on the North Campus of Broward College.

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Thank you, The Write Launch, for selecting my small haiku sequence (rensaku) entitled "Flames" in your latest publication. Honored to see this collection find a home with you and grateful to share these sparks of language with your readers.
Poetry Link- https://t.co/DpYn7SUJEK

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You’re invited!

The 20 Year Reunion Show of the Literary Salon at Luna Star Café is happening April 18, 2026, at 7 PM in North Miami.
Readings, live music by John Camacho, and a “where are they now” night of reconnecting with old friends.

Want to read? Reach out to me!

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What an unforgettable week at #AWP26 in Baltimore!
I am honored to have been selected to moderate a panel at this year’s Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference. Thank you to my fellow panelists, and the engaged audience, who made this experience so meaningful.

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🎉 I’m beyond thrilled to tell you about another event I am hosting for Broward College's SpringFest 2026. 
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 pm (ET)
📍 Virtual Event – Free & open to all!
Click the link to register- https://t.co/OXepx4TOPf

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I’m deeply honored to have been asked by the City of Coconut Creek's Parks and Recreation Department to write an original in celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Listen to my poem “Sestina of a Nation in Metamorphosis” https://t.co/Foo5oe2CRD

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I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be hosting two exciting panels for Broward College’s SpringFest! This year’s theme-“Lenses & Lyrics That Carry Us”-shines a light on how art and song shape our vision of the world. View the full Guide and register here: https://t.co/TgKEL9TEmW

[Laura McDermott Matheric @LauraMcDM]

Thank you, The Write Launch, for selecting my small haiku sequence (rensaku) entitled "Flames" in your latest publication. Honored to see this collection find a home with you and grateful to share these sparks of language with your readers.
Link-https://t.co/DpYn7SVhui

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We love that this piece highlights how the Women’s Club of Coconut Creek. Thanks, VoyageMIA, for highlighting us as a current within Laura's story.
To read this article, visit VoyageMIA's "Inspiring Stories" https://t.co/fVhBhxor6j

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A huge thank you goes to The Write Launch for selecting my haibun (a Japanese form of a prose poem with a haiku at the end) entitled "You, I, Us" in their first publication of the New Year.
https://t.co/xMSIYosnLh

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I want to thank The Words Faire for publishing my poem- Invasive. The Words Faire was born out of barriers to the publication industry; the Independent Press brings Print & Digital Publication Opportunities to Emerging & Established Creatives. https://t.co/oyBigPTpIw