I spent my first year at Cambridge doing what Olivia Gatwood’s mother would call “being very fazed.” Nothing had prepared me ...

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

"Pipes of Peace" was a song that was a big hit in Great Britain for Paul McCartney upon its release in 1983. Once he received ...

American Songwriter is proud to premiere "The Fight," the first single from Leslie Jordan's forthcoming concept album ' The Agonist' ...

Tributes have been paid to the acclaimed Belfast-born poet Michael Longley, who has died at the age of 85. The President of ...

It’s estimated that 9.5 million people every year commemorate Scottish poet Robert Burns’ birthday on Saturday.

Jean Toomer’s poetry is a treasure trove of insight, emotion, and artistry. His ability to blend modernist techniques with ...

For a long time, I assumed everyone else had the “friendship” thing figured out. I thought everybody had satisfying friendships and wondered how in the world I was missing out. From time to time, I ...

Olivia Gatwood, author of "Whoever You Are, Honey," "Life of the Party" and "New American Best Friend" discusses the themes ...

When a friend or loved one has something bad happen to them, what should you do to help them feel better? Here's a simple, ...

Poets Lee Ann Brown and John Coletti will kick off OtherWords, a monthly poetry reading series at the Mason Library, on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Healthy friendships thrive on meaningful conversations—and plenty of silly ones, too! But when you’ve outgrown a connection, ...