Torrey Francis Malek

06/01/2026

Life imitates art.

It’s amazing how such a small moment can inspire so much. Lately, I’ve noticed how fixated I can be on Apple Maps telling me exactly how long it will take to get somewhere. I hardly think to look outside at a stoplight, even when I’m driving through familiar places, like a street in Wilmington.

I hope this is a little reminder: there are stories unfolding around us every day. Sometimes, all it takes is looking out the window.

05/14/2026

Next Friday I’m excited to help kick off Voices of Wilmington, a community reading series celebrating Delaware poetry, community, and local voices!

Join us on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Wilmington Public Library for a special opening panel featuring Phillip Bannowsky, Joyce Enzor Maust, and me, Torrey Francis Malek, representing The Delaware Poets Almanac.

This event is presented by The Delaware Poets Almanac in partnership with the Wilmington Library System for Wilmington Presents: DE250 and DE250.

📍 Wilmington Public Library
10 E. 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Reserve your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-wilmington-a-community-reading-series-may-kickoff-tickets-1988825681150

Hope to see you there as we celebrate the voices, stories, and poetry of Wilmington!

05/11/2026

Funny how the things we love are always the first to go missing. ❣🌛

05/08/2026

I’m pleased to share that my poem, “Good Company,” has been featured in A Great Big Fuss, the first anthology from Foofaraw Press!

I’m honored to be included alongside 29 other poets and writers in this collection. Consider purchasing a copy and supporting the work: https://foofaraw.press/a-great-big-fuss-2025/

05/06/2026

Sometimes, when the rain is heavy outside, I feel my ears becoming those little cups that leaves become when they catch falling water.

It never surprises me that poets find music in rain, in storms, in ravenous thunder.

Here’s a poem I caught while listening to a recent heavy downpour.

05/01/2026

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Delaware Public Media about The Delaware Poets Almanac, our upcoming schedule of events, and our partnership with the City of Wilmington!

Follow the link to read more!

The city of Wilmington partners with the Delaware Poets Almanac as part of the city’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

04/30/2026

Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day! Question: Does having a bunch of poems in your Notes app qualify? 🤔🤳

04/21/2026

I was recently featured on an episode of the Heritage Hunters podcast, where I shared my unique genealogical research method, which I call Family Laddering! 🧬

You can watch the full episode on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/YSFk9TdaKYs?si=EFEb7jAlWV6swXI1

In this interview, I share the family lore of my third great-grandfather, his extraordinary and tragic life story, his family history, and the mysteries surrounding his descendants that inspired me to create this method.

A special thank you to Barbara and Hope for giving me the opportunity to share these techniques and this meaningful family story.

The episode will also be available soon on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4A7LOqgjnUsWiXTad0R3tM?si=840c635320664a3f

If you are interested in exploring your own genealogy, I would love to help! As The Genieologist 🧞‍♂, I combine my love of history and storytelling to help clients uncover stories in their family trees that are just as intricate and fascinating.

You can connect with me through my website to schedule a consultation and learn more: https://tfmalek.com/

04/17/2026

Happy National Haiku Day! I wanted to celebrate by sharing a piece of mine that I call, Out of Water. 🐟🎣🏜

I’ve been spending time reading Bashō and thinking more deeply about the haiku tradition, especially how much feeling such a small form can carry. This poem is my contemporary response to that influence in honor of todays recognition of the form.

Consider it a very small poem carrying a slightly unreasonable amount of existential weather!