Life is a barren field. Frozen with snow. A key figure of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, Langston Hughes wrote about Black life and culture, revealing through his words his people’s music ...

We must explore the poet’s words firsthand. It is part of the twisting journey of self-discovery that his collection sets you ...

I’m David Harrison, Missouri’s 7th Poet Laureate. I live with my wife, Sandy, in Springfield, where it is my pleasure to host "Poetry from Daily Life." Since starting the column in November ...

This week’s guest on “Poetry from Daily Life” is Joseph Bruchac, who lives in Greenfield Center, New York. Joe has been writing since his 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Monthony, praised one of his ...

22-word love poem may look simple – but it's deemed one of best ever The poem, '40 Love' has been hailed on social media as both 'beautiful' and 'genius' with it's unusual layout mimicking a ...

Murji says he and Haile came up with the idea in the summer of 2023, reflecting on their commutes to school from Scarborough and the impact that Poetry on the Way – an old program discontinued ...