Poetry doesn’t just reflect life—it makes life an object of art. Whatever state or mood you’re in, poems about life are there ...

And by poetry, I mean both the poetry you read and the poetry that lives in all of us if only we’re willing to listen. Take ...

In four new collections, a frank look at disability, a celebration of domestic life (and dogs), a gathering of hushed moments ...

April is National Poetry Month. Poets share advice on how to make a meaningful connection with the art form. One tip? Think ...

DEAR READERS: Wishing you and your families a very happy Easter and Passover. Spring is a time to get outdoors and play. It ...

In the piece “what can a poem do?,” even professional poet Darius V. Daughtry seems to agree. Right away, he admits the difficult truth: No matter how much you enjoy it, a poem can’t save your life.

Were you conditioned by academia to think that love poems, short poems, funeral poems and other forms of poetry are stuffy, profound waxings on the natural world and the human condition?

In a development project as big as Sharswood, there was a lot of cement being poured. That opened up possibilities — and a ...

How to write poetry. Poetry is a form of writing designed to evoke emotions as you read aloud or to yourself. That sounds very complicated. Where do you start with that? How about subject?

How to write poetry. Poetry is a form of writing designed to evoke emotions as you read aloud or to yourself. That sounds very complicated. Where do you start with that? How about subject?

Wishing you and your families a very happy Easter and Passover. Spring is a time to get outdoors and play. It is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. It is a time when the flowers begin to ...

This story was originally published on March 30, 2020, and has been updated. A great poem can be there for you — just like other works of art you hold dear. It can help you process sadness ...