3 Poems for Loneliness
Loneliness: a feeling we are all familiar with but often have to suffer through alone. We have all experienced varying levels of loneliness throughout the past year. Spending time in isolation has caused many of us to feel more and
5 Ways Poetry Can Improve Your Health
World Health Day is on April 7, spurring us all to think about how to improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. You might know some of the most common recommendations from experts—like eating healthy, exercising, and meditating—but did you
5 Mary Oliver Poems for Grieving Hearts
When you are in the middle of a dark grief of the soul, sometimes the most comforting thing you can feel is someone’s understanding. Someone who helps you feel seen and reminds you that you’re not alone in this season
7 Self-Care Strategies for Beating Zoom Fatigue Through Poetry
After more than a year of working from home and connecting with friends through virtual happy hours, let’s face it—you’re likely facing some serious Zoom fatigue. Though the term has only been coined in the last year, it’s already been
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
Active Poetry: 4 Poetry and Workout Pairings
Workouts and poetry may have more in common than you think. Both poetry and physical activity claim rhythm as a key influence, and both depend on personal flair (just as no one else dunks a basketball like LeBron James, no
Poetry and the Self: 4 Vulnerable Self-Portrait Poems
Self-portrait poems stand out as a common and inspiring poetic exercise. The self-portrait poem embodies many of the best aspects of the overall genre: imagery, authenticity, and a strong sense of personal voice. In addition to their poetic value, self-portrait
Articles to Help You Prioritize Self-Care in the New Year
With a new year upon us, many of us are thinking of resolutions and new beginnings. We are pondering what this might look like with uncertainty still clouding our current reality. Through the joyful highs and heartbreaking lows we are
6 Poems for Comfort in Trying Times
2020 has been a difficult year for many. Although the holiday season is branded as a time of joy, people across the globe will also be facing feelings of anxiety or grief. While it’s tempting to shut off our emotions
Poetry Pairings: Holiday Beverage Edition
Between Zoom reunions, weekends in, and a little extra time on our hands, 2020 has turned many of us into bartenders and bookworms. With the year coming to an end, we’ve got one last round of books and drinks to
11 Poetry Inspired Mugs to Keep You Going This Winter
With the holidays approaching, thoughtful gifts and cozy drinks are just what we need to warm our hearts and show our loved ones we care—no matter how far away they might be. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a
Poets for a Cause Spotlight: Caroline White and the Importance of Vulnerability in Healing
As the pandemic continues to weigh heavily on our hearts, I want to spotlight a writer who can speak to this season of our lives with an important message about vulnerability. Caroline White, this month’s featured poet, is a mental