Nature’s Verses: How Poets Capture the Outdoors
Nature has long been a rich source of inspiration for poets. Whether it’s the beauty of a forest, the vastness of the ocean, or the resilience of a flower pushing up through a crack in the pavement, the natural world
4 Space-Themed Poems That Prove Poetry Is Out of This World
Whether you’re in a reading slump or facing writer’s block, sometimes the best solution is to gravitate toward poetry that takes you away from the familiar and instead to completely unexpected places. Few subjects fit this description quite like poetry
6 Gothic Love Poems to Celebrate Your Dark Side
When it comes to love, not every poem needs to be filled with sunshine and roses. For those who revel in the mysterious, the eerie, and the dramatic, gothic love poems speak straight to the soul. These poems capture the
7 Sensational Contemporary Poets to Read for National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day, celebrated annually in the UK on the first Thursday of October since 1994, is a time to embrace the beauty and power of language. It’s a day dedicated to poetry lovers, seasoned and new alike, and a
4 Topics to Explore in Fall-Themed Eco-Poems
When seasons change, poets are often inspired to incorporate seasonal themes, imagery, and metaphor into their work. This fall, as the seasons shift and leaves turn, you might feel drawn to explore the natural world through your writing. Take this inspiration
How to Start Writing Poetry as a Total Beginner
If you’re searching for an outlet to express your creativity, writing poetry is an accessible way to escape and effectively process your emotions. Unsure where to begin? Here’s how to start writing poetry as a total beginner. Spend time simply freewriting Grab
8 of the Best Newsletters for Poetry In Your Inbox
Founded in 2017, Substack is a growing online platform where writers, journalists, and content creators publish subscription-based newsletters. If you’re looking for fresh, high-quality content about poetry and writing, Substack is a great place to find it. But you don’t
Poetic History: 6 Ancient Poets to Appreciate
Poetry has been a cherished art form for thousands of years, it’s writers and orators capturing the beauty, pain, and wonder of human existence. While modern poets broaden and grow the form to this day, there's something magical about delving
Celebrating the Past: Iconic Poets to Read for National Poetry Month
April is not just for the showers that bring May flowers; it's also the month designated for celebrating the beauty and power of poetry. National Poetry Month is a time to reflect on the rich tapestry of poetic expression that
Deep Dive Into Wilder Poetry: Explore 3 Cosmic Collections
“My words are not just for me. They are for you. They are for all of us. When you are home, then I am, too.” This is how Chicago-based writer and designer Wilder describes her poetic works, inspiration, and process.
5 Upcoming Virtual Poetry Events to Add to Your Calendar
Poetry events offer new ways of engaging with literature and language, from introducing us to favorite poems to inspiring us with unexpected poetry prompts. With virtual poetry events, carving out a space for poetry in the next few weeks has
4 Writers to Read to Understand Disability Poetics
Poetry is a powerful exercise in amplifying often overshadowed or silenced voices, able to bring to light lived experiences and writing from the body of writers. This trait of the genre can be felt even more distinctly in disability poetics,