#Poetry

Whether you’re a lifelong poetry reader or are looking for your first collection to pick up, we’ve got something for you! Our writers cover new poetry, the best poetry for every reader, and more.

Poems About Starting Over To Grace The New Year

It's a new year. Let's honor the turning of a calendar page with these great poems about starting over.

Contemporary Poets Are Demystifying the Poetry Genre

While academia can condition readers to mechanically interpret poems, contemporary poetry adds joy to the reading experience.

The Value of Listening to Poetry on Audio

A reader reflects on the experience of listening to poetry on audio, and the impact of listening to a poet read their words aloud.

How to Read Punctuation in Poetry

You dive into a poem, but then see a comma in a place that doesn't follow any grammar rules you know. How do you read punctuation in poetry?

The Best Emily Dickinson Poems: Ranked

What are the best Emily Dickinson poems? Here's a list of the top 15.

How to Read Line Breaks in Poetry

How, exactly, are you supposed to read a line break? Here’s a brief guide to reading line breaks in poetry.

Ode To a Stethoscope: On Medical Poetry

A look at the history of medical poetry, including the peer-reviewed works that appear in some of the top journals for medical professionals.

9 Dark Novels in Verse

Verse novels combine a compelling story with stark and intricately spun poetry. There’s one for you in this list of dark novels in verse.

How Poetry Made My Corporate Job Awesome

After finishing grad school and stepping back into Corporate America, I was dreading it. But it was poetry that made the transition easy.

United States of Poetry: An Overview of Poet Laureates in the U.S.

Get to know the history of Poet Laureates throughout the US, including what states have such a position and more.