Poetry Reader Screensaver
The Poetry Reader screensaver shows real public-domain poems from the key-less PoetryDB API, set as a calm page — title, poet and verse — and gently scrolled when a poem runs longer than the screen. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Poetry Reader screensaver works
The saver reads PoetryDB directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Real public-domain poems from the key-less PoetryDB API, set as a calm page — title, poet and verse — and gently scrolled when a poem runs longer than the screen..
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours and the accent can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
Real public-domain poems from the key-less PoetryDB API, set as a calm page — title, poet and verse — and gently scrolled when a poem runs longer than the screen.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from PoetryDB in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from PoetryDB and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Does it need an internet connection?
- Yes — it reads a live source, so it needs a connection to update.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.