Celebrating (or Lamenting) Summer’s End: 7 Poetry Prompts for Seasonal Transition
As August comes to a close, everyone will have varying reactions to the end of summer and the start of fall. For some, this is a mournful transition, marking the end of beloved sunshine and summer adventures. Others will welcome
Six Poems to Spark Your Summer Romance
Summer is the season of warmth, adventure, and passion. As the days grow longer and the nights become balmy, love often blossoms in the most enchanting ways. To celebrate this season of romance, here are six poems that capture the
Live Your Midsummer Night’s Dream with These Four Poetry Collections
Summer is that mystical, light-hearted time where it’s easy to believe in love spells and fairies running through moonlit gardens. In other words, it’s the perfect season to live your life like it’s one of Shakespeare’s comedies, with a cast
Fun Ideas for a Summer-Themed Book Club
Book clubs are a great way to read more, connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts, and gain insight into different perspectives on poetry collections. But meetings can get monotonous, so this summer, why not shake up your book club with seasonal-inspired
6 Writing Prompts for the Summer Solstice
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, 2024’s summer solstice will fall on June 20, marking the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. With traditions ranging from jumping over bonfires to hiking to the
Poetry on the Road: 6 Audiobooks for Summer Road Trips
Summer is the season of road trips, where the open road beckons with promises of adventure and discovery. Whether you're embarking on a cross-country journey or just hitting the road for a weekend getaway, no trip is complete without the
5 Back to School Poems to Bring You Comfort
The journey through higher education is a transformative one, marked by academic challenges, personal growth, and a spectrum of emotions. As back-to-school season dawns upon us, it's natural to experience a mix of excitement, anxiety, and anticipation. In this whirlwind
Poetry Through the Seasons: 3 Timeless Summer-Themed Poems
In poetry, seasons often serve as storytelling backdrops for narratives, themes, and rich imagery. We all associate winter, spring, summer, and fall with specific emotions and experiences, making these periods of time go-to sources for poetic inspiration. This summer, find
4 July 2023 Releases to Heat Up Your Reading List
July is a month of poetry you can’t miss. With titles releasing from Cave Canem award winners, National Book Critics Circle finalists, and several promising debut poets, the names are big—and the topics these books confront are even bigger. Subjects