Benjamin Daniel Lukey

08/30/2026

08/05/2026

"An Old Roadbed" was taken from the pages of What We Leave. If you'd like to read more, it's available in paperback and on Kindle. If you'd like to listen more, it's also available on Audible.

08/03/2026

Recently, I did a reading and signing at in downtown Monroe. Thank you so much to those who came! While I was there, I gave away bookmarks with poems on them. I have some left, and I'll happily mail you one if you wish. The poems on the bookmarks do not appear in What We Leave, so don't be shy about asking for one even if you already have the book. I also still have some promotional copies of the audio version to give away! Just send me a message if you're interested in either of those things. If you wish to order a signed copy of the book, they are available through So Much More to the Story's online bookery. I'll put the link in my bio. Thanks for reading!

06/20/2026

What are the burdens you carry? When will you be able to lay them down? How do you keep going when the way ahead seems impassable?

Coming soon: a portable offering of verse. A pocket-sized collection that will cost you less than a fancy cup of coffee.

04/11/2026

April is and also time for the so I made something! If you find yourself at any of our bookstores in Monroe, please help yourself.

12/25/2025

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen!

12/23/2025

Sound on, please! I can't really call this a "reading" of Longfellow's poem because I didn't have the text in front of me. It was stuck in my head, as it has been for many years. It always demands my attention when I visit the beach. I hope you enjoy it!

12/07/2025

I hope you enjoy this reading of my poem "Wanderer" from 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘞𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦. If you're interested in buying a copy of the book, the link is in my bio. Thank you for listening!