I researched poetry written during COVID. Five years on, here's how people say it helped them
Historically, poets have had less to say about pandemics than you might imagine. Hardly any English-language poetry written ...
Poetry from Daily Life: Writing a poem that provokes a picture in the mind's eye
Former Missouri Poet Laureate Maryfrances Wagner writes about the inspiration she takes from a favorite poet, Williams Carlos ...
Illinois Times2d
Engaging people with poetry
The job of a poet laureate is to engage Illinoisans in poetry, with each poet laureate given a small stipend to enact that ...
Post Bulletin4d
Poem: The love experience
Love is not exclusive to lovers. It's for anyone and everyone. If it were not there would be no ministers or priests to preach. No Mother Theresa or teachers to teach. No one looking up at the moon ...
A language of her own: Cheyenne Beasley expresses thoughts through poetry, art
Whether narrative, dramatic or lyrical, a local author utilizes poetry and art styles as a creative outlet and healing ...
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Reginald Dwayne Betts discusses his new collection of poems, 'Doggerel'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Reginald Dwayne Betts about his new collection of poems, "Doggerel," a meditation on ...
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Poem: At the Parkway Deli
Don't Read Poetry: A Book About How to Read Poems. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage ...
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Composition and decomposition: DLCL’s symposium dissects poetry and poetics
The event featured a reading by poet and lecturer Cintia Santana, as well as brief presentations by a panel of graduate ...
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Waynesboro: Fredericksburg Academy senior wins at Poetry Out Loud state finals
The Wayne Theatre hosted the 20th Annual Poetry Out Loud state finals and a Fredericksburg Academy senior will advance to nationals.