3 Insightful Poetry Collections from 2022 on Self-Care
The end of the year is an often overwhelming, emotional time, and as 2022 comes to a close, we can easily forget to make space for ourselves—to rest, reflect, and set intentions for the new year. To support you in
8 Calendars and Planners for 2023
Whether you’re setting new writing goals, keeping up with plans, or hoping to increase your meditation time in the new year, a new planner or calendar can help you visualize your goals. Keep yourself up-to-date and on track with these
4 Poems to Help You Navigate Family Tensions During the Holidays
Being home for the holidays can be peaceful and relaxing—but it can also be stressful, complicated, and can sometimes dredge up painful emotions. However, poetry can help you remember that you’re not alone in these situations, even if it may
7 Stocking Stuffers for Poets: The 2022 Read Poetry Gift Guide
It can be difficult to shop for readers and writers. If you’re looking for something a little more creative than a bookstore gift card, these ideas pack literary charm and usefulness. 1. A copy of The Best American Poetry 2022, edited
22 of Our Favorite Poetry Books from 2022
From debut poets like Aline Mello and Christabelle Marbun to national bestsellers like Courtney Peppernell and Atticus, 2022 has poetry for everyone on your list. Collections dive into themes of motherhood, childhood, self-love, romantic love, fantasy, and unfiltered reality—among many
5 Poetry Prompts to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
The holiday season is filled with creativity, from seasonal recipes to festive decorations. Why not lean into this inspiring time with your writing as well? As the holidays approach, ’tis the season for writing: take inspiration from these five poetry
4 Poems to Help You Lean Into Gratitude
Oftentimes, poetry stands out as a way to explore complex, painful emotions and arrive at catharsis. However, writers also use poetry to express their happiness, excitement, and gratitude—feelings that can be just as nuanced and personal. As we enter the
5 Dazzling December 2022 Poetry Releases
The end of the year may be nearing, but that doesn’t mean that the poetry world is winding down. In fact, some of the year’s most exciting releases hit shelves this month. Queer poets, Jewish poets, and poets of differing
6 Sparkling Collections to Read If You Loved Taylor Swift’s Midnights
Trigger warning: This article briefly mentions disordered eating. Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, Midnights, hit shelves and streaming services a little over a month ago, and it’s easy to see its ties to poetry. Swift—a notorious reader who has included nods
5 Deeply Felt Poems for Water Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are all categorized as water signs, meaning they share the element’s intensity and emotiveness. If you’re a water sign or have one in your life, you’ve probably noticed these signs’ sensitivity and empathy. Simply put, water
Poems to Help You Listen to Your Intuition
Learning to listen to your intuition is an often confusing, rocky journey. Drowning out the noise and trusting your gut despite outside opinions or messages can prove difficult—but when you’re constantly being pulled in different directions, following your intuition is
4 Writers Blurring the Line Between Poetry and Journalism
Poetry and journalism offer two ways of looking at the world through words and images. While journalism often strives to be objective, and poetry takes on a more specific and personal point of view, both translate observations and events into