Poems for Historical Female Figures
March is Women’s History Month, which means we can look forward to 31 days of celebrating the vital role of women in American history, culture, and society. And what better way is there to celebrate their contributions than through poetry?
Poetry by Florbela Espanca: The Religious and the Pagan
The work of the Portuguese poet Florbela Espanca mirrors every corner of her life. Her poetry—considered very feminine at the time—was not acclaimed. She began writing poems and prose as a child, and since her first poem, entitled “Life and
Growing in Community and Creativity through Collaborative Poetry
Authors like Courtney Peppernell, Zack Grey, and Amanda Lovelace have contributed to some wonderful collections of collaborative poetry in recent years. Are you wondering if this is something you might enjoy or want to try? Let’s dive into the reasons
Christy Ann Martine and Healing From The Trauma of a Painful Past
Trigger warning: This article discusses heavy themes, including domestic abuse, depression, and childhood trauma. This month, I had the honor of speaking with Canadian poet Christy Ann Martine about her courageous journey to healing from her painful past. She discusses her
4 Environmentally Conscious Poets Making Waves Through Writing
More and more artists, writers, and other creators continue to step into the movement to protect the environment and fight climate change. From museum exhibits that powerfully illustrate the topic to evocative films, nearly every genre of art has championed
More than Words: How Grammar Can Change Your Poetry
Whether you’re writing a haiku, a sonnet, or an epic, the rules of grammar and punctuation in poetry can be a bit cloudy—but that’s for a good reason. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach to grammar and punctuation, many poets
3 Amanda Lovelace Oracle Cards to Inspire You To Believe In Your Own Magic
Bestselling author Amanda Lovelace knows how to wield the magic and power of poetry. With her feminist and revisionist fairytale collections, she’s captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Amanda’s collections—which celebrate and encourage women’s empowerment—inspire a sense of resilience among
PEN America Literary Award Shortlist: Which Books to Add to your Shelf
The PEN America Literary Awards are among the highest honors in writing. Since 1963, they’ve been given to honor the most outstanding voices in literature—spanning fiction, poetry, science, essays, sports, biography, children’s literature, and drama. For distinguished poetry collections, the
Nikki Giovanni: The Living Legend
“My dream was not to publish or to even be a writer: my dream was to discover something no one else had thought of. I guess that’s why I’m a poet. We put things together in ways no one else
10 Valentine’s Day Poems for Long-Distance Lovers
Long-distance relationships are tough, and they’re even tougher in the face of pandemic-induced travel restrictions. Even if you can’t reunite with your sweetheart this year, there are still plenty of ways to show you care. We’ve selected ten heartwarming poems
5 Questions with ‘Flowers on the Moon’ Poet Billy Chapata
Billy Chapata is a Zimbabwean writer based in Atlanta, Georgia and the author of two insightful and thought-provoking collections of poetry: Chameleon Aura and Flowers on the Moon. To commemorate Black History Month, Billy shares his book recommendations, reveals what's
4 Pablo Neruda Poems for Your Beloved on Valentine’s Day
Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet who was considered by critics and acclaimed writers to be “the greatest poet of the 20th century in any language.” His most well-known work, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair (1924), made