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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.

25 Feminist Poems to Provoke and Inspire Nasty Women

From feminist love poems to poems about women's rights, read, watch, and be inspired by some of the greatest feminist poets working past and present.

4 Ways to Enjoy Daily Poetry This National Poetry Month and Beyond

Make daily poetry a part of your reading routine for National Poetry Month, and beyond, through one of these four easy methods.

The Best Emily Dickinson Poems and How to Get Started Reading Her Work

The best Emily Dickinson poems are about grief, pain, death, and faith. Here's a list of the ten best Emily Dickinson poems to get started reading her work.

VS Podcast: The Books That Make Season Two

Dig into the works highlighted in the second season of the poetry podcast VS.

50 Of The Best Poetry Books From Authors of Contemporary Works

If you’re looking to read more poetry, here are some of the best poetry books written by authors of contemporary collections.

Poetry Beyond Bars: Poem-a-Day Highlights Work of Incarcerated Writers

For five days this February, Poem-a-Day shared the work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated writers in a series curated by poet Clint Smith.

Read Harder: A Collection of Poetry Published Since 2014

We've got the verse to help you check off another task of the 2019 Read Harder Challenge! Find a collection of poetry published since 2014 here.

22 Absolutely Breathtaking Emily Dickinson Quotes

I have compiled this list of Emily Dickinson quotes, taken from her poems (and one letter). Jump in to read more of her stunning words.

15 Instagram Poetry Accounts To Follow For Inspiration

Must-follow Instagram poetry accounts to follow for a quick dose of creativity while you scroll on your smartphone throughout the day.

VS Podcast: The Books That Make Season One

I’ve presented VS here before; it’s a wonderful poetry podcast that gives voice to minority poets and shows how poetry ...