AJ Wentz
@ajwentz.com
Writer of speculative poetry and prose | not hip, cool, or with it | words in Lightspeed, Modern Haiku, Dreams & Nightmares, and elsewhere | co-chair for the 2026 Rhysling Awards | member of SFPA and Haiku Society of America | ajwentz.com
I was really torn between that picture and this one
February 1, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I was really torn between that picture and this one
this is who runs this account
February 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM
this is who runs this account
For a moment, I thought Sweethearts had gotten much more risqué since my youth.
January 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
For a moment, I thought Sweethearts had gotten much more risqué since my youth.
It’s a whiskey kind of evening
January 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM
It’s a whiskey kind of evening
The Fayetteville Public Library displayed art by local artist Sarah Spence this year, and I was so glad I got to see it. Her Swan Lane series in particular is stunning.
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Fayetteville Public Library displayed art by local artist Sarah Spence this year, and I was so glad I got to see it. Her Swan Lane series in particular is stunning.
I hear we’re sharing our publications wrapped.
2025 was, poetry-wise, a good year for me. I was able to share over a dozen poems through several journals, including my dream haiku journal.
I hope that some of these poems were able to bring you joy this year.
2025 was, poetry-wise, a good year for me. I was able to share over a dozen poems through several journals, including my dream haiku journal.
I hope that some of these poems were able to bring you joy this year.
December 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I hear we’re sharing our publications wrapped.
2025 was, poetry-wise, a good year for me. I was able to share over a dozen poems through several journals, including my dream haiku journal.
I hope that some of these poems were able to bring you joy this year.
2025 was, poetry-wise, a good year for me. I was able to share over a dozen poems through several journals, including my dream haiku journal.
I hope that some of these poems were able to bring you joy this year.
Art museum 🖼️
Soft piano 🎶
Winter cocktail 🍸
Perfection
Soft piano 🎶
Winter cocktail 🍸
Perfection
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Art museum 🖼️
Soft piano 🎶
Winter cocktail 🍸
Perfection
Soft piano 🎶
Winter cocktail 🍸
Perfection
Reskeet with a time you looked cool
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Reskeet with a time you looked cool
I’m always willing to do my civic duty of sharing cat pictures on the internet
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I’m always willing to do my civic duty of sharing cat pictures on the internet
I did not realize it was also a WATCH PARTY
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I did not realize it was also a WATCH PARTY
Got to spend the weekend in community with other poets, and I am going into the week feeling invigorated.
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Got to spend the weekend in community with other poets, and I am going into the week feeling invigorated.
Experiencing writer’s block? Try being trapped in a villa with Lord Byron! You won’t regret being trapped in a villa with Lord Byron.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Experiencing writer’s block? Try being trapped in a villa with Lord Byron! You won’t regret being trapped in a villa with Lord Byron.
MORE poetry, you say 👀
Tonight kicked off the Hot Springs Poetry Festival with a reading from some amazing poets. I was truly blown away by the talent, and my creative well is overflowing from the sense of community.
You can find two of my poems in the festival zine: “Pareidolia” and “Waxwing.”
Tonight kicked off the Hot Springs Poetry Festival with a reading from some amazing poets. I was truly blown away by the talent, and my creative well is overflowing from the sense of community.
You can find two of my poems in the festival zine: “Pareidolia” and “Waxwing.”
November 2, 2025 at 2:29 AM
MORE poetry, you say 👀
Tonight kicked off the Hot Springs Poetry Festival with a reading from some amazing poets. I was truly blown away by the talent, and my creative well is overflowing from the sense of community.
You can find two of my poems in the festival zine: “Pareidolia” and “Waxwing.”
Tonight kicked off the Hot Springs Poetry Festival with a reading from some amazing poets. I was truly blown away by the talent, and my creative well is overflowing from the sense of community.
You can find two of my poems in the festival zine: “Pareidolia” and “Waxwing.”
Book mail! 🍁📙🍂 Excited to have a one-line haiku included in Issue 55 of Acorn
November 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Book mail! 🍁📙🍂 Excited to have a one-line haiku included in Issue 55 of Acorn
Happy Halloween 🎃 My office takes fun very seriously
October 31, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃 My office takes fun very seriously
Oops, I did another #completethehaiga
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Oops, I did another #completethehaiga
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The loss of SNAP is going to be devastating. If you are able, donate to your local food bank and support your community.
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The loss of SNAP is going to be devastating. If you are able, donate to your local food bank and support your community.
🍂 New Poem! 🍂 The autumn issue of Modern Haiku, Issue 56.3, includes a poem from yours truly!
Modern Haiku is a journal I have read since beginning my haiku practice, & I am at a loss for words that my own work is within these pages. Fortunate to be included in the TOC with poets I greatly admire.
Modern Haiku is a journal I have read since beginning my haiku practice, & I am at a loss for words that my own work is within these pages. Fortunate to be included in the TOC with poets I greatly admire.
October 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🍂 New Poem! 🍂 The autumn issue of Modern Haiku, Issue 56.3, includes a poem from yours truly!
Modern Haiku is a journal I have read since beginning my haiku practice, & I am at a loss for words that my own work is within these pages. Fortunate to be included in the TOC with poets I greatly admire.
Modern Haiku is a journal I have read since beginning my haiku practice, & I am at a loss for words that my own work is within these pages. Fortunate to be included in the TOC with poets I greatly admire.
Stroll in the morning fog 🍂 ☕️ 👻
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Stroll in the morning fog 🍂 ☕️ 👻
Last night there were strange humans at the house, and they were talking, and it was past bedtime 😾 however, the strange humans brought a handmade quilt that is very comfy
October 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Last night there were strange humans at the house, and they were talking, and it was past bedtime 😾 however, the strange humans brought a handmade quilt that is very comfy
last weekend was a great time for the sky
October 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
last weekend was a great time for the sky