#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.

New Poetry Audiobooks to Listen to During National Poetry Month

Stuck at home? Check out these five recently-released poetry audiobooks to listen to just in time for National Poetry Month this April.

9 Medieval Poets You Will Actually Enjoy Reading

Not all medieval poetry is boring. It can be sexy, searing, poignant, and graceful. Here are 9 such examples of medieval poets everyone can enjoy.

Advice on Reading Poetry for People Who Are Intimidated by Poetry

We've got some advice on reading poetry, including frameworks for thinking about poetry, as well as beautiful poems to accompany them. 

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?

Where To Find Free Poetry Online

Get acquainted with the wide world of poetry without spending a dime. Check out these resources to find free poetry online.

Where to Find Free Poetry Resources for Kids Online

Whether you're looking for free, printable short poems for kids, or rhyming poems for kids, these websites featuring free poetry for kids have you covered.

Quiz: Boy Band or Romantic Poet?

Which of these lines were said by boy bands? Which by Romantic poets? You may not be able to tell!

A Guide To Poems By Gwendolyn Brooks

The power and the beauty of poems by Gwendolyn Brooks has been a constant companion of mine. If you're a new reader of hers, this is where to start. 

Why I Started Reading Pakistani Feminist Poetry

Only recently did I encounter Pakistani feminist poetry. But it has kindled a desire to lose myself in these powerful feminist perspectives.

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.