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20 Friendship Poems To Brighten Your Day

A group of twenty friendship poems looking at friendship with one another, the world, canines, lost friends, and terrible friends.

A Beginner’s Guide To The Different Types of Poems

Learn about the most common types of poems and be inspired to write a poem of your own based on these poem examples from famous poets.

Does Reading Poetry in the Morning Really Help Your Health?

Is there scientific merit to the claim reading poetry in the morning is good for your health?

Matwaala’s Poetry Wall Comes To Irving, TX

The South Asian Disaspora Poets’ Collective, Matwaala, has created a poetry wall, part of a larger two-month program India A La Art—A Cultural Collective.

20 Marvelous Poems About Beauty in All Its Forms

Short poems about beauty that explore all facets of beauty, the act of creating it, finding beauty in nature, tracing beauty in love and romance, and more.

7 Sylvia Plath Poems That Form The Bible Of Every Poetry Fan

Sylvia Plath requires no introduction. In her short life, she left a rich literary legacy for all of us. Enjoy these powerful Sylvia Plath poems. 

Poetry Finds Beauty in Winter

Don't let the cold weather get you down--celebrate the season and take a moment to reflect with these beautiful poems about winter.

Get Into Speculative Poetry With These 2019 Rhysling Award Winners

Do you love poetry? How about poetry that touches on other worlds and planes? Then check out the 2019 Rhysling Award winners for speculative poetry.

Delirium and Delight: The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Enjoy these Edgar Allan Poe poetry selections on Poe Day or any time you want to add some atmosphere to your moody, broody day.

10 Refreshing Poems About Drinking

Here is a list of ten poems about drinking. These poems include odes to wine and other liquors as well as non-proof drinks.