When children write poetry, they often jump in with only a vague idea then follow where it leads — adults can do that, too, ...

Joshua Clover’s “My Life in the New Millennium” begins with a thorny, if familiar, either/or. Then the poem moves quickly to accrue its juxtapositions and surprises, providing room for both ...

Words need to "audition" for the chance to be in a sentence, poet Kate Coombs writes. In a poem, they need to be perfect for ...

More: Poetry from Daily Life: Marilyn Singer explains how to read a poem aloud Secondly, I listen to my crowd react, and I allow myself to feel honored. I did that.

Linda Ankrah-Dove, 83, published three poetry books in April, exploring life and her views on human perspectives. She started ...

TRUE LIFE, by Adam Zagajewski.Translated by Clare Cavanagh. The Polish poet Adam Zagajewski’s great poem “To Go to Lvov” has a special importance for many young poets in different languages.

Professional and amateur poets alike gather to celebrate their love of the literary art every July at the Michigan State ...

Anton Stephan's poem shows how life can eat at the time we have. Poem: Still life - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW ...

Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite African Leadership Group head Papa Dia opens his "Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges" event to create a poem about unity in Aurora. July 1, 2023. The organization’s ...

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