DAYLE STOKES

Dayle Stokes is a Sunshine Coast poet who began writing her thoughts and feelings to quiet the loudness in her mind. A few months ago, she decided to read those private thoughts aloud, on a stage, to strangers, in the name of self-growth. Her poetry explores grief, trauma, self-worth and belonging. Apparently, this is therapy now.

– See the APS Queensland Finalists compete for the crown of APS ‘26 Queensland State Final Champion at the 2026 Queensland APS Final on 17 October at Queensland Multicultural Centre.