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The Secret to the Best Pancakes

Oatmeal is best enjoyed with others, enriching both meals and mental health.

Avan Jogia on 'Victorious,' Being a Nickelodeon Heartthrob, and New Book 'Autopsy'

Avan Jogia's new poetry book 'Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)' reflects on his experiences as a young actor and personal challenges.

During his rise to fame on 'Victorious', Jogia faced profound life changes, including his mother's cancer diagnosis.

Seth Meyers Repaying His Debts Won Late Night This Week

Talk shows are balancing humor with acknowledgment of current crises, showcasing resilience and creativity amidst chaos.

Listen my soul to the glad refrain': poetry prescriptions to beat the January blues

Poetry serves as a source of comfort and renewal, especially during difficult times, encouraging individuals to embrace new beginnings.

Avan Jogia on 'Victorious,' Being a Nickelodeon Heartthrob, and New Book 'Autopsy'

Avan Jogia's new poetry book 'Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)' reflects on his experiences as a young actor and personal challenges.

During his rise to fame on 'Victorious', Jogia faced profound life changes, including his mother's cancer diagnosis.

Seth Meyers Repaying His Debts Won Late Night This Week

Talk shows are balancing humor with acknowledgment of current crises, showcasing resilience and creativity amidst chaos.

Listen my soul to the glad refrain': poetry prescriptions to beat the January blues

Poetry serves as a source of comfort and renewal, especially during difficult times, encouraging individuals to embrace new beginnings.

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#literature

Jericho Brown Reads Elizabeth Alexander

Jericho Brown highlights the importance of poetry in addressing societal themes and personal experience through his work and discussions with fellow poets.

Lost and Found: A Newly Discovered Poem by Robert Frost

Robert Frost's poetry leaves a lasting impact on readers, evoking deep reflections on life through simple yet powerful language and structure.

The Many Guises of Robert Frost

Robert Frost's poetry combines simplicity and accessibility, reflecting the lives of rural folk and resonating widely with audiences.

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

Editors of The New Yorker discuss the challenges and joys of curating a century of fiction and poetry for the publication.

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

Michael Palma strives for fidelity to Dante's original rhyme scheme in his new translation of The Divine Comedy.

When Poets Face Death

Poets' final works uniquely reflect their life journey and thoughts on mortality.

Jericho Brown Reads Elizabeth Alexander

Jericho Brown highlights the importance of poetry in addressing societal themes and personal experience through his work and discussions with fellow poets.

Lost and Found: A Newly Discovered Poem by Robert Frost

Robert Frost's poetry leaves a lasting impact on readers, evoking deep reflections on life through simple yet powerful language and structure.

The Many Guises of Robert Frost

Robert Frost's poetry combines simplicity and accessibility, reflecting the lives of rural folk and resonating widely with audiences.

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

Editors of The New Yorker discuss the challenges and joys of curating a century of fiction and poetry for the publication.

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

Michael Palma strives for fidelity to Dante's original rhyme scheme in his new translation of The Divine Comedy.

When Poets Face Death

Poets' final works uniquely reflect their life journey and thoughts on mortality.

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Pierre Joris, Translator of the Impossible' Paul Celan, Dies at 78

Pierre Joris, vital in translating Paul Celan's poetry, died at 78, leaving a legacy that deepened the understanding of postwar European literature.

This living room on Woolsey Street is the beating heart of Berkeley's poetry scene

Woolsey Heights poetry readings serve as a vital, affordable artistic space in a costly region, celebrating poetry without commodification.

#identity

Meet Oluwaseun Olayiwola, the First Fitzcarraldo-Published Poet

Oluwaseun Olayiwola's debut poetry book explores the fluidity of creation and identity through thematic metaphors and existential questions.

"To Sew a Freedom Suit"

The poem explores the art of tailoring as a metaphor for identity and personal expression.

Sylvia Plath: Images in the Mirror

The poem explores the complex relationship between self-image and identity through the metaphor of a mirror.

Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest' journeys through one night at London's longest-running house party

Shoobs are vibrant community gatherings that celebrate identity, music, and connection through shared experiences and cultural expressions.

Culture that impacted our sense of the West - High Country News

Cultural experiences profoundly shape and expand our understanding of place and identity.

precious okoyomon's dreamlike exhibition fills kunsthaus bregenz with plush companions

Precious Okoyomon's exhibition at Kunsthaus Bregenz delves into themes of self-love, identity, and the subconscious through immersive art and poetry.

Meet Oluwaseun Olayiwola, the First Fitzcarraldo-Published Poet

Oluwaseun Olayiwola's debut poetry book explores the fluidity of creation and identity through thematic metaphors and existential questions.

"To Sew a Freedom Suit"

The poem explores the art of tailoring as a metaphor for identity and personal expression.

Sylvia Plath: Images in the Mirror

The poem explores the complex relationship between self-image and identity through the metaphor of a mirror.

Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest' journeys through one night at London's longest-running house party

Shoobs are vibrant community gatherings that celebrate identity, music, and connection through shared experiences and cultural expressions.

Culture that impacted our sense of the West - High Country News

Cultural experiences profoundly shape and expand our understanding of place and identity.

precious okoyomon's dreamlike exhibition fills kunsthaus bregenz with plush companions

Precious Okoyomon's exhibition at Kunsthaus Bregenz delves into themes of self-love, identity, and the subconscious through immersive art and poetry.

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LitWatch March: Small Press Month, N.K. Jemisin, Ellen Waterston, Gorge Book Festival, and Cannon Beach Library's 7th Annual Writers Read * Oregon ArtsWatch

Smallpresspalooza celebrates Small Press Month with a marathon reading of small-press authors at Powell's City of Books.

#community

"Last Supper Party" An Evening of Poetry and Music

The Last Supper Party features diverse artists addressing social justice issues through poetry and music.

Poetry from the people: Street Roots vendors create rhyme and reason Oregon ArtsWatch

The Street Roots Poetry Workshop encourages homeless vendors to explore and create poetry, fostering community and self-expression.

In brief: El Cerrito cultural program to host Ishmael Reed, Lewis Watts

The latest El Cerrito Poet Laureate Literary Series features a conversation on place and identity in art among local creators.

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

The San Francisco Main Public Library offers free monthly poetry readings.

"Last Supper Party" An Evening of Poetry and Music

The Last Supper Party features diverse artists addressing social justice issues through poetry and music.

Poetry from the people: Street Roots vendors create rhyme and reason Oregon ArtsWatch

The Street Roots Poetry Workshop encourages homeless vendors to explore and create poetry, fostering community and self-expression.

In brief: El Cerrito cultural program to host Ishmael Reed, Lewis Watts

The latest El Cerrito Poet Laureate Literary Series features a conversation on place and identity in art among local creators.

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

The San Francisco Main Public Library offers free monthly poetry readings.

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#childrens-literature

'A message for when I'm gone' - Pat Ingoldsby poem goes viral following his death aged 82

Pat Ingoldsby, a beloved author and poet, passed away, leaving behind a legacy celebrated through his humorous writing and contributions to children's literature.

Opinion | 10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children's Classics

Children's books offer enduring insights for adults, emphasizing themes of consequence, nostalgia, communication, and the importance of reconciliation.

'A message for when I'm gone' - Pat Ingoldsby poem goes viral following his death aged 82

Pat Ingoldsby, a beloved author and poet, passed away, leaving behind a legacy celebrated through his humorous writing and contributions to children's literature.

Opinion | 10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children's Classics

Children's books offer enduring insights for adults, emphasizing themes of consequence, nostalgia, communication, and the importance of reconciliation.

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#theater

John Lithgow on 'Conclave,' Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Series, and Finding Spiritual Enrichment in His Craft

John Lithgow grapples with optimism and disappointment in a changing political landscape following Trump's return, despite his accomplished career.

Douglas Dunn's Dance Idyll, With Undertows of Darkness

Douglas Dunn's dance, inspired by Watteau's painting, contrasts pastoral charm with the complexities of contemporary issues.

John Lithgow on 'Conclave,' Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Series, and Finding Spiritual Enrichment in His Craft

John Lithgow grapples with optimism and disappointment in a changing political landscape following Trump's return, despite his accomplished career.

Douglas Dunn's Dance Idyll, With Undertows of Darkness

Douglas Dunn's dance, inspired by Watteau's painting, contrasts pastoral charm with the complexities of contemporary issues.

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#language

Layli Long Soldier

Layli Long Soldier's work combines visual poetry and documentary poetics, exploring the impact of language and government apologies on Native communities.

Opinion | I, Human

The joy of finding the right word can be undermined by the intrusion of AI in our writing processes.

Poem | The Walrus

The poem reflects a deep connection to someone important, emphasizing the need for language to foster relationships rather than just exist on paper.

Layli Long Soldier

Layli Long Soldier's work combines visual poetry and documentary poetics, exploring the impact of language and government apologies on Native communities.

Opinion | I, Human

The joy of finding the right word can be undermined by the intrusion of AI in our writing processes.

Poem | The Walrus

The poem reflects a deep connection to someone important, emphasizing the need for language to foster relationships rather than just exist on paper.

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How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu's Fiercest Foe

Einav Zangauker embodies the anguish of Israel's hostage crisis, representing the emotional toll on families impacted by war.

#self-reliance

Ronald Johnson's American Romanticism

Emerson's poetry, while acclaimed, often lacks the emotional fragility evident in his essays, leading to a mixed legacy.

Self-Esteem in the Digital Age

Emily Dickinson's poetry promotes the value of solitude, quietness, and self-reliance over societal expectations and norms.

Ronald Johnson's American Romanticism

Emerson's poetry, while acclaimed, often lacks the emotional fragility evident in his essays, leading to a mixed legacy.

Self-Esteem in the Digital Age

Emily Dickinson's poetry promotes the value of solitude, quietness, and self-reliance over societal expectations and norms.

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When It Rained for a Million Years by Paul Farley thrilling leaps of imagination

Paul Farley's sixth collection explores the complexities of time and existence through imaginative imagery and everyday settings.

The poet who uses humour to address life's biggest challenges

The poet explores modern British life through personal experiences and humor in his latest collection.

Milaric's writing serves as both a platform for social commentary and a source of personal solace.

#cultural-identity

Opinion | They Invented a New Language for War

Odesa's poets capture wartime life in a unique narrative, using social media to chronicle cultural and personal transformations.

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

NPR's year-end reading guide features diverse YA titles that explore themes of friendship, cultural identity, and personal growth.

an ode to letting go: merel slootheer imprints small poems onto autumn fallen leaves

Herfstvlinders creatively embodies themes of transience and the beauty of letting go, using nature as a medium for poetic expression.

Opinion | They Invented a New Language for War

Odesa's poets capture wartime life in a unique narrative, using social media to chronicle cultural and personal transformations.

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

NPR's year-end reading guide features diverse YA titles that explore themes of friendship, cultural identity, and personal growth.

an ode to letting go: merel slootheer imprints small poems onto autumn fallen leaves

Herfstvlinders creatively embodies themes of transience and the beauty of letting go, using nature as a medium for poetic expression.

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#loss

Lost Causes

Misplacing items is common, but genuine loss and its emotional weight can lead us to contemplate deeper meanings.

Nikki Giovanni Taught Us to Keep Moving

Nikki Giovanni taught that the importance of creation is to keep moving forward, embracing life's challenges and complexities.

And the Walls Became the World All Around by Johanna Ekstrom and Sigrid Rausing review a dying writer's journal

Ekstrom's poetry captures profound loneliness and grief, intertwined with her experiences during the pandemic and her mother's health struggles.

Besieged

The poem reflects on the pervasive impact of violence and loss in a war-torn environment.

Lost Causes

Misplacing items is common, but genuine loss and its emotional weight can lead us to contemplate deeper meanings.

Nikki Giovanni Taught Us to Keep Moving

Nikki Giovanni taught that the importance of creation is to keep moving forward, embracing life's challenges and complexities.

And the Walls Became the World All Around by Johanna Ekstrom and Sigrid Rausing review a dying writer's journal

Ekstrom's poetry captures profound loneliness and grief, intertwined with her experiences during the pandemic and her mother's health struggles.

Besieged

The poem reflects on the pervasive impact of violence and loss in a war-torn environment.

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#art

"The Publisher and the Public": An Essay by Alexandra Grant (Keywords: Art; Authorship; Freedom of Speech; Public Sphere)

The artwork serves as a platform to celebrate contemporary women's voices in Polish poetry amidst rising conservatism.

Han Ong on Writing on the Basis of Vibes

The narrative combines themes of generosity, art, and human connection, explored through the enigmatic gift of a valuable artifact.

I Swear This Poem Didn't Make Me Cry

Poetry can evoke deep emotions and memories from visual images, enhancing our perception of intimate family moments.

"The Publisher and the Public": An Essay by Alexandra Grant (Keywords: Art; Authorship; Freedom of Speech; Public Sphere)

The artwork serves as a platform to celebrate contemporary women's voices in Polish poetry amidst rising conservatism.

Han Ong on Writing on the Basis of Vibes

The narrative combines themes of generosity, art, and human connection, explored through the enigmatic gift of a valuable artifact.

I Swear This Poem Didn't Make Me Cry

Poetry can evoke deep emotions and memories from visual images, enhancing our perception of intimate family moments.

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I Would Follow This Poem to Hell and Back

The poem contrasts patience and desire, illustrating a struggle between self-control and the yearning for fulfillment.

Layne Staley's lost journals to be published as book titled This Angry Pen

Layne Staley's never-before-seen poetry and lyrics will be published in a new book, revealing his creative and personal struggles.

When Robert Frost Was Bad

Even renowned poets like Robert Frost wrote poor poetry early in their careers.

Bad poetry can persist and be significant in the literary landscape, even if initially dismissed.

#nature

Juxtapoz Magazine - I Bring My Body To The Horizon: An Story of Emma Cousin

The article offers a poetic reflection on the connection between nature and self through imagery of climbing a hill.

A Nonreligious Holiday Ritual

The winter solstice encourages a time of reflection and heightened observation, contrasting with the joyful revelry of the summer solstice.

Bridge of the Gods

The poem explores the connection between humanity, nature, and the cosmos, reflecting on existence and the bond between parent and child.

"Prelude in Grey Major"

Melancholy intertwines beauty and solitude, revealing intricate emotions through memory and nature's imagery.

The Millworker's Wife

The poem explores themes of emptiness, love, and the passage of time through vivid imagery and personal reflection.

Juxtapoz Magazine - I Bring My Body To The Horizon: An Story of Emma Cousin

The article offers a poetic reflection on the connection between nature and self through imagery of climbing a hill.

A Nonreligious Holiday Ritual

The winter solstice encourages a time of reflection and heightened observation, contrasting with the joyful revelry of the summer solstice.

Bridge of the Gods

The poem explores the connection between humanity, nature, and the cosmos, reflecting on existence and the bond between parent and child.

"Prelude in Grey Major"

Melancholy intertwines beauty and solitude, revealing intricate emotions through memory and nature's imagery.

The Millworker's Wife

The poem explores themes of emptiness, love, and the passage of time through vivid imagery and personal reflection.

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Simon Armitage welcomes 5m government investment for National Poetry Centre

Investing in the National Poetry Centre will create the UK's first dedicated venue for poetry, enhancing cultural access and appreciation.

Simon Armitage highlights the importance and historical significance of poetry in Britain, emphasizing the need for a dedicated space.

Python News Roundup: February 2025 - Real Python

Poetry 2.0.0 introduces compatibility with PEP 621, facilitating easier project migration between tools.

The update includes breaking changes that users need to consider before upgrading.

#personal-growth

After Sobriety, Chasing Goosebumps Instead of Highs

Kaveh Akbar discusses balancing healthy and unhealthy obsessions and the journey to sobriety in his life.

'Try easier.' How to navigate the uncertainty of transitions

Embracing life's transitions with ease and trust enhances joy and purpose.

After Sobriety, Chasing Goosebumps Instead of Highs

Kaveh Akbar discusses balancing healthy and unhealthy obsessions and the journey to sobriety in his life.

'Try easier.' How to navigate the uncertainty of transitions

Embracing life's transitions with ease and trust enhances joy and purpose.

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The Poet Shane McCrae Goes Back to Hell

A billboard in Ohio delivers a stark religious message, embodying contemporary faith expression while invoking deeper reflections.

Reflections

The poem juxtaposes images of life and destruction, revealing deep historical reflections and the resilience of nature amidst ruin.

#nikki-giovanni

Nikki Giovanni's poetry was a platform for truth-telling

Nikki Giovanni exemplified strength and authenticity in her poetry, addressing societal issues through a direct and uncompromising lens.

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, celebrated poet and activist, died peacefully at 81, leaving behind a profound legacy in literature and civil rights.

Nikki Giovanni a life in pictures

Nikki Giovanni was a groundbreaking poet and activist whose contributions shaped the Black Arts movement and left a lasting legacy in American literature.

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, influential poet and activist, died at age 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a lasting impact on the Black Arts Movement.

Lessons for the End of the World

The rarity and significance of Nikki Giovanni's work, especially 'Black Judgement,' is often overlooked in mainstream literary spaces.

Nikki Giovanni's Wondrous Celebrations of Black Life

Nikki Giovanni blended revolutionary spirit with gentleness in her poetry, reflecting on the complexity of Black life and the importance of storytelling.

Nikki Giovanni's poetry was a platform for truth-telling

Nikki Giovanni exemplified strength and authenticity in her poetry, addressing societal issues through a direct and uncompromising lens.

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, celebrated poet and activist, died peacefully at 81, leaving behind a profound legacy in literature and civil rights.

Nikki Giovanni a life in pictures

Nikki Giovanni was a groundbreaking poet and activist whose contributions shaped the Black Arts movement and left a lasting legacy in American literature.

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, influential poet and activist, died at age 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a lasting impact on the Black Arts Movement.

Lessons for the End of the World

The rarity and significance of Nikki Giovanni's work, especially 'Black Judgement,' is often overlooked in mainstream literary spaces.

Nikki Giovanni's Wondrous Celebrations of Black Life

Nikki Giovanni blended revolutionary spirit with gentleness in her poetry, reflecting on the complexity of Black life and the importance of storytelling.

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How do we raise our children in a time of wildfire? - High Country News

Rachel Richardson's poetry collection 'Smother' explores themes of grief and resilience during California's wildfires through her experiences with her daughters.

#caleb-femi

Document Journal and FSG x MCD celebrate Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest'

Caleb Femi's latest book, 'The Wickedest,' captures a single transformative night at a South London house party.

The Long Wave: Poet Caleb Femi's tender ode to Black nightlife in London

Caleb Femi's "The Wickedest" explores the vibrancy of a fictional south London house party while addressing themes of displacement and resilience.

Document Journal and FSG x MCD celebrate Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest'

Caleb Femi's latest book, 'The Wickedest,' captures a single transformative night at a South London house party.

The Long Wave: Poet Caleb Femi's tender ode to Black nightlife in London

Caleb Femi's "The Wickedest" explores the vibrancy of a fictional south London house party while addressing themes of displacement and resilience.

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#collaboration

Sumac and Moor Mother Announce Album, Share New Song "Scene 1"

Sumac and Moor Mother collaborate on a new album set for release on April 25, featuring innovative soundscapes and poetic elements.

The duo behind a much-loved children's story have reunited for a new book

Helen Oxenbury and Michael Rosen collaborate on 'Oh Dear Look What I Got,' a whimsical new story book releasing in September, reflecting joy and surprise.

Joe McPhee: I'm Just Say'n

Joe McPhee's collaboration with Mats Gustafson showcases the intertwining of music and poetry, reflecting his enduring legacy as a literary and jazz icon.

Sumac and Moor Mother Announce Album, Share New Song "Scene 1"

Sumac and Moor Mother collaborate on a new album set for release on April 25, featuring innovative soundscapes and poetic elements.

The duo behind a much-loved children's story have reunited for a new book

Helen Oxenbury and Michael Rosen collaborate on 'Oh Dear Look What I Got,' a whimsical new story book releasing in September, reflecting joy and surprise.

Joe McPhee: I'm Just Say'n

Joe McPhee's collaboration with Mats Gustafson showcases the intertwining of music and poetry, reflecting his enduring legacy as a literary and jazz icon.

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Zakiyyah G.E. Capehart Poetic Performance (Ghana on My Mind) at AAMLO

A husband and wife duo will present a multimedia concert at the African American Museum in Oakland on February 8, 2025.

#civil-rights

How Nikki Giovanni's Black American consciousness changed the world

Nikki Giovanni was a defining voice in Black American literature, blending creativity, identity, and political engagement throughout her expansive career.

The Unsung Power of Maya Angelou's Activism

Maya Angelou's legacy as a poet and activist is often marginalized, reducing her profound impact to simplistic symbols of kindness.

Sundance 2025: Come See Me In The Good Light, Move Ya Body, Deaf President Now! | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Documentaries at the film festival explore personal stories intertwined with significant political and social themes.

How Nikki Giovanni's Black American consciousness changed the world

Nikki Giovanni was a defining voice in Black American literature, blending creativity, identity, and political engagement throughout her expansive career.

The Unsung Power of Maya Angelou's Activism

Maya Angelou's legacy as a poet and activist is often marginalized, reducing her profound impact to simplistic symbols of kindness.

Sundance 2025: Come See Me In The Good Light, Move Ya Body, Deaf President Now! | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Documentaries at the film festival explore personal stories intertwined with significant political and social themes.

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Newly discovered poems show Virginia Woolf as a fun aunt

Virginia Woolf was also a poet, as discovered through new archival findings.

Don't Be Afraid of Poetry - San Francisco Bay Times

Exploring poetry has the power to connect emotions and stories, moving beyond traditional literary education to embrace contemporary voices and experiences.

#creativity

What Yoga and Poetry Have in Common

Yoga and writing share a profound connection that fosters creativity and mindfulness in a hectic world.

This Pen Honors Dongju Yun's Legacy with Artistic Design and Thoughtful Innovation - Yanko Design

Dongju Yun's legacy inspires creative design, encouraging users to appreciate beauty and meaning in everyday moments through the unique "Poet" pen.

What Yoga and Poetry Have in Common

Yoga and writing share a profound connection that fosters creativity and mindfulness in a hectic world.

This Pen Honors Dongju Yun's Legacy with Artistic Design and Thoughtful Innovation - Yanko Design

Dongju Yun's legacy inspires creative design, encouraging users to appreciate beauty and meaning in everyday moments through the unique "Poet" pen.

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Fady Joudah's Poetry of Dislocation

Fady Joudah's poetry connects the experience of hospital patients to the dispossession and dignity loss faced by Palestinian refugees.

Laurie Anderson's Mind-Blowing Performance of C. P. Cavafy's Poems "Waiting for the Barbarians" & "Ithaca"

Cavafy's poem captures the timeless human condition of awaiting change, echoing contemporary political themes. Its universal feelings resonate across cultures and eras.

LitWatch January: A new literary year begins with a poem a day in William Stafford's memory * Oregon ArtsWatch

Embrace the present moment and the insights gained from daily life.

The Stafford Challenge encourages daily poetry writing to foster creativity and community.

Poem of the week: Hurry by Marie Howe

The poem explores the tension between parental urgency and the carefree nature of childhood, highlighting existential questions about time and mortality.

Former Poet Laureate On Migrant Experience | KQED

Poetry serves as a vital tool for expressing the migrant experience and fostering understanding in society.

What Brought Us Joy in 2024 | The Walrus

Misery inspires more poetry than joy, reflecting a broader cultural preference for suffering over happiness.

The Custodian

Edward Hirsch emphasizes the dignity of labor and the significance of mundane tasks in his poetry. He contends that often overlooked work defines lives.

Top of Your Stack: 12.19.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Billy Collins' poems highlight the extraordinary within the ordinary aspects of life.

Will You Fall in Love With This Poem? I Did.

The poem discusses the dissonance between the romanticized image of John Keats and the stark reality of his personal hygiene and character.

GERARD MALANGA

Gerard Malanga's latest poetry collection embodies a retrospective homage, spurred by his formative relationships and experiences, rooted in spontaneity and literary inspiration.

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

The San Francisco Main Public Library hosts a monthly poetry jam to celebrate local poetry and community engagement.

Match the Taylor Swift Song to the Poem Inspired By Her Music

The essence of poetry lies in its ability to provide joy and comfort, even in the face of conformity and sorrow.

Young Francophone Africans pack out poetry slams as region's woes pile up

Otemptic's performance underscores the role of poetry in confronting jihadism and advocating for women's strength in a patriarchal landscape.

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The Secret to the Best Pancakes

Avan Jogia on 'Victorious,' Being a Nickelodeon Heartthrob, and New Book 'Autopsy'

Seth Meyers Repaying His Debts Won Late Night This Week

Listen my soul to the glad refrain': poetry prescriptions to beat the January blues

Avan Jogia on 'Victorious,' Being a Nickelodeon Heartthrob, and New Book 'Autopsy'

Seth Meyers Repaying His Debts Won Late Night This Week

Listen my soul to the glad refrain': poetry prescriptions to beat the January blues

Jericho Brown Reads Elizabeth Alexander

Lost and Found: A Newly Discovered Poem by Robert Frost

The Many Guises of Robert Frost

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

When Poets Face Death

Jericho Brown Reads Elizabeth Alexander

Lost and Found: A Newly Discovered Poem by Robert Frost

The Many Guises of Robert Frost

The New Yorker Celebrates a Hundred Years as a Poetry and Fiction Tastemaker

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

When Poets Face Death

Pierre Joris, Translator of the Impossible' Paul Celan, Dies at 78

This living room on Woolsey Street is the beating heart of Berkeley's poetry scene

Meet Oluwaseun Olayiwola, the First Fitzcarraldo-Published Poet

"To Sew a Freedom Suit"

Sylvia Plath: Images in the Mirror

Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest' journeys through one night at London's longest-running house party

Culture that impacted our sense of the West - High Country News

precious okoyomon's dreamlike exhibition fills kunsthaus bregenz with plush companions

Meet Oluwaseun Olayiwola, the First Fitzcarraldo-Published Poet

"To Sew a Freedom Suit"

Sylvia Plath: Images in the Mirror

Caleb Femi's 'The Wickedest' journeys through one night at London's longest-running house party

Culture that impacted our sense of the West - High Country News

precious okoyomon's dreamlike exhibition fills kunsthaus bregenz with plush companions

LitWatch March: Small Press Month, N.K. Jemisin, Ellen Waterston, Gorge Book Festival, and Cannon Beach Library's 7th Annual Writers Read * Oregon ArtsWatch

"Last Supper Party" An Evening of Poetry and Music

Poetry from the people: Street Roots vendors create rhyme and reason Oregon ArtsWatch

In brief: El Cerrito cultural program to host Ishmael Reed, Lewis Watts

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

"Last Supper Party" An Evening of Poetry and Music

Poetry from the people: Street Roots vendors create rhyme and reason Oregon ArtsWatch

In brief: El Cerrito cultural program to host Ishmael Reed, Lewis Watts

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

'A message for when I'm gone' - Pat Ingoldsby poem goes viral following his death aged 82

Opinion | 10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children's Classics

'A message for when I'm gone' - Pat Ingoldsby poem goes viral following his death aged 82

Opinion | 10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children's Classics

John Lithgow on 'Conclave,' Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Series, and Finding Spiritual Enrichment in His Craft

Douglas Dunn's Dance Idyll, With Undertows of Darkness

John Lithgow on 'Conclave,' Playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' Series, and Finding Spiritual Enrichment in His Craft

Douglas Dunn's Dance Idyll, With Undertows of Darkness

Layli Long Soldier

Opinion | I, Human

Poem | The Walrus

Layli Long Soldier

Opinion | I, Human

Poem | The Walrus

How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu's Fiercest Foe

Ronald Johnson's American Romanticism

Self-Esteem in the Digital Age

Ronald Johnson's American Romanticism

Self-Esteem in the Digital Age

When It Rained for a Million Years by Paul Farley thrilling leaps of imagination

The poet who uses humour to address life's biggest challenges

Opinion | They Invented a New Language for War

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

an ode to letting go: merel slootheer imprints small poems onto autumn fallen leaves

Opinion | They Invented a New Language for War

10 young adult novels you don't have to be young to enjoy

an ode to letting go: merel slootheer imprints small poems onto autumn fallen leaves

Lost Causes

Nikki Giovanni Taught Us to Keep Moving

And the Walls Became the World All Around by Johanna Ekstrom and Sigrid Rausing review a dying writer's journal

Besieged

Lost Causes

Nikki Giovanni Taught Us to Keep Moving

And the Walls Became the World All Around by Johanna Ekstrom and Sigrid Rausing review a dying writer's journal

Besieged

"The Publisher and the Public": An Essay by Alexandra Grant (Keywords: Art; Authorship; Freedom of Speech; Public Sphere)

Han Ong on Writing on the Basis of Vibes

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#poetry