George Oppen’s “From a Photograph” turns a wintry snapshot into a moving meditation on parenthood and the passage of time.

Four years after making waves at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021, the poet and activist has a new picture book, 'Girls on the Rise' ...

Writer Ken Slesarik turned to poetry, both reading it and writing it, after the death of his son. He explains how poetry has ...

Here is a fancy collection of sweet and romantic poems to make her feel special and cherished. Love is a profound feeling and can’t be described in words. The recipe for a healthy relationship ...

“This post-Christmas loneliness isn’t just about being alone but about feeling disconnected from the world.” Fatigue can be a sign of loneliness. Photo: Alamy/PA. A noticeable shift in ...

With immense thrill and rapture, it is a feeling sensed straight from the heart. However, expressing love can be a challenge. Poetry allows you to express your genuine emotions in words.

The survey included responses from over 3,000 Minnesotans regarding their feelings of loneliness, isolation, and lack of companionship. Approximately 45% of participants reported feeling isolated from ...

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“We shared a lot with her…I feel left alone.” “I was planning to come to see you but I guess now I will come for your burial. I’m sad and hurt,” Wacu said on phone from Seychelles. Malkia Strikers ...

A recent loss of a loved one can feel especially raw, making celebrating with others unappealing. Some people don’t have a choice but to be alone because ... a few beloved poems, including ...