Poems rhyme some of the time; oftentimes they don’t. But what distinguishes a poem from other herds of words is how a poem combines rhythm and precision to make meaning and move us: capturing a moment ...

Ever wondered what sparks a poet’s creativity? Find out about the journeys of some of our Words That Burn poets. In these short videos, you’ll hear personal reflections, creative challenges, and ...

Too often, students receive the message in their English classes that poetry exists to be analyzed. They learn terms, strategies and complicated acronyms to remember them—all in the service of solving ...

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of life for many people. Whether it’s caused by work deadlines, family responsibilities, or societal pressures, managing stress effectively ...

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April is National Poetry Month—perhaps a good time to review the positive aspects of reading and writing poems. Poetry is a genre of writing in which succinct, vivid, and intense language is given to ...

Poetry can be a form of self-care. Poets such as Fariha Róisín, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and even Lana Del Rey have all touched on the healing power of the art form. Over the course of the pandemic, actress ...