6 Spooky Poems for Halloween
Spooky season is upon us at last Reminders of witches and ghosts of the past The air is so crisp, and the sun sets so fast The vibrant decay of the leaves do contrast As you gaze at the pumpkins, delight in the spice Caramel
Nikita Gill’s Great Goddesses Sparkles with Feminist Magic
“I watch Girl become Goddess and the metamorphosis is more magnificent than anything I have ever known.” New from Instagram sensation and poet, Nikita Gill, comes a lyrical and feminist twist on classic Greek mythology, Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths
4 Powerful Poems Inspired by Famous Paintings
“Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks” — greek philosopher, Plutarch Writers have taken inspiration from famous paintings for decades, penning philosophical or personal musings on their experience with a piece of art. The technical term for such
8 Poems to Help You Embrace Change
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed in life, it’s that change is inevitable. Whether we’ve planned for it or not, life has a way of surprising us. The best we can do, sometimes, is take those unexpected turns as opportunities
10 Poetry Tattoo Ideas: Words That Will Stay With You Forever
Sometimes you come across a poem or a verse that you want to etch in your memory forever. Poetry has this effect on us—this heart-piercing ability to make us feel connected, loved and seen. And what better way to emulate
How to Market Yourself as a Poet
Promoting your poetry can feel uncomfortable, daunting or even impossible. With so many writers working to be seen or have their work published, it can feel like there isn’t room for you in today's market. I’m here to tell you
Are You Still Watching?: Netflix and Poetry Pairings
Dear White People—To Keep From Undressing by Aisha Sharif Dear White People is about the experience of black students enrolled at a predominantly white Ivy League university. The exploration of identity, politics, and the rise of racial tension creates a dynamic
A Guide to Ekphrastic (Art-Inspired) Poetry
Visual art and literary art have established a beautiful, long-standing connection. Famous poets like William Carlos Williams, W.H. Auden, and even the ancient Greek Hesiod drew inspiration from works like paintings, sculptures, and entire museums. Dubbed “ekphrasis,” this form continues
5 Powerful Poems that Celebrate the Female Form
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For women, this is a time to consider your own breast health* as well as a time that brings on a heightened appreciation for our own female bodies. It's a reminder of their magic,
Poet Series Part 2: Breanna McGowan
Breanna McGowan is a poetry/spoken word artist residing in Dayton, Ohio. She has been writing for a couple of years now and is looking forward to what poetry will expand into in growing years to come. She is a caregiver
8 Body-Positive Poems to Make Your Mantra
The idea of body positivity is simple enough: that all bodies are worthy of self-love, self-care, and acceptance; all bodies are allowed to feel beautiful—and the definition of beauty is boundless. But in practice, body positivity isn’t always so simple.
4 Alicia Cook Poems for Anxiety
There are so many people silently battling anxiety every day. You may never even know they are hurting because they are moving through it quietly. Mental illness is a long and arduous journey to well-being. It can feel extremely isolating