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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.

Tributes to Mary Oliver: A Roundup of Reactions to the Poet’s Death

The passing of beloved poet Mary Oliver affected writers and readers. Take a look at this roundup of powerful reactions and tributes to Mary Oliver.

Poet Mary Oliver Has Died

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver has died.

The 18 Best Dog Poems for Every Wag-Worthy Occasion

From Emily Dickinson to Pablo Neruda, this selection of poets demonstrate the range of ways we relate to dogs in these short dog poems.

50 Must-Read Poetry Collections of 2019

There are so many great books of poetry coming out this year, and we've rounded up the 2019 poetry collections you need on your to-be-read.

10 Extraordinary Langston Hughes Poems

Langston Hughes wrote in Harlem from the 1920s through the 1960s. These are some of the best Langston Hughes poems to get started with his work.

13 Daughter Poems From Moms, Dads, and Daughters

Daughter poems reveal how daughters grow and learn between the years of newborn to adulthood. Here's some of the best.

Best Poetry of 2018

Catch up on excellent books of poetry you may have missed this year by diving into these collections of the best poetry of 2018.

Learning to Love Poetry: Read to Me

Not into reading poetry? Try having it read to you instead.

8 Poems to Get You Through Finals

For all of the students out there: these 8 poems to get you through finals are our gifts to you. You've got this.

2019 Poem-A-Day Guest Editors Announced by the Academy of American Poets

The Academy of American Poets has announced the diverse group of poets who will serve as guest editors of the 2019 Poem-a-Day series.