Hobby and Poetry Pairings for the New Year
The new year brings fresh energy, perspective, and opportunity. Many of us are eager to leave behind the old and welcome the new, evidenced by the popularity of new year’s…
Setting Reading and Writing Intentions for 2023
2023 is in full swing, which means it’s time to set reading and writing intentions for the new year. Creating resolutions or goals can often feel overwhelming or unattainable, so…
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…
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…
3 Tree Poems to Help You Stay Grounded this fall
When we think of autumn, trees immediately come to mind. Bright shades of yellow, orange, and red paint forests with a shock of color. The grounding, magical experience of walking…
5 Ways Poetry Can Teach Us How to Set and Stick to Boundaries
Setting boundaries might just be one of the biggest challenges of adulthood. If you’ve taken on too much at work, said yes to a social commitment when you knew you…
5 Poetry Collection and Activist Book Pairings
Though writers might not think of themselves as activists, poets frequently contribute to and even lead social movements. From Langston Hughes’ powerful anti-segregation poetry to the modern-day rise of ecopoetics,…
Yoga Pose and Poetry Pairings
Poetry and yoga both emphasize slowing down, cultivating a greater awareness, and taking time to reflect. In fact, if you’re a poetry reader and yogi, you may find it natural…
4 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Happy National Poetry Month! This year marks the 26th anniversary of the month-long celebration, and this April is as important as ever. As we collectively cope with the stress of…
Five Unforgettable Joan Didion Books to Read to Understand Her Legacy
Joan Didion, who died late last year, leaves behind a prolific and unmatched writing legacy. The literary icon published 19 books spanning fiction and nonfiction, including unflinching political criticism, depictions…
Poetry and Holiday Movies: 5 Festive Pairings
Watching holiday movies stands out as one of the best activities of the season. Whether you prefer a sentimental romance or a raunchy comedy, there’s a poetry pairing for nearly…
6 Spirited Songs to Add to Your Poetic Holiday Playlist
It’s officially time to listen to all the holiday music you can before the season ends. Like poetry, the best holiday songs transport their listeners, conjuring festive landscapes full of…