Ghost of a Good Poem

Poems, prose, and whatever gets found on the shoulder of the road — from D. Hernandez, The Central Park Poet.

About

D. Hernandez sitting on stone steps, wearing an orange beanie and bandana

D. Hernandez is a poet, essayist, and traveling storyteller writing under the name Ruben. Known as "The Central Park Poet," he has authored over 1,200 original poems and runs community-based creative programming that brings poetry into public spaces. His work has been recognized with the Creatives Rebuild New York Grant for community impact.

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, he holds a B.A. in Philosophy & English from Iona University and writes at the intersection of the countercultural, the spiritual, and the deeply human.

New Release

Forgotten by D. Hernandez — book cover illustration of a traveler resting beside a motorcycle on a dirt road
Out October 23

Forgotten

A collection of poems by a traveling poet. Pre-order details coming soon.

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Watch & Follow

D. Hernandez typing on a portable typewriter outdoors, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves

Pulling rabbits out of a mad hat. Come find me.