#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.

17 Mother’s Day Poems: The Long, The Short, and All The Love In Between

From short mother's day poems to long grandiose prose (and some heart-tuggers in between), we collected the best mother's day poems for you.

30 Quotes About Poetry

Enjoy these thirty quotes about poetry from poets and poetry lovers, alike.

Grateful for Ross Gay’s CATALOG OF UNABASHED GRATITUDE

On the many ways the theme of gratitude appears, and is expressed, in Ross Gay's poetry collection, CATALOG OF UNABASHED GRATITUDE.

10 Authentically Beautiful Short Wedding Poems

These short wedding poems written by literary greats are sure to delight at any ceremony.

15 WoC Poets to Read During National Poetry Month

Women of color poets to read during National Poetry Month and also all the months. Just all the months.

14 Recommended Books for Arab American Heritage Month and Poetry Month

April is both "Arab-American Heritage Month" and the US's "National Poetry Month." At the intersection of these two spaces, we find some exceptional writing.

10 Anna Akhmatova Poems to Read when Life, Love, and Politics Are Hard

Here are the best 10 poems by Anna Akhmatova. The Russian poet's writing captures the complexity of living when love and politics make it difficult.

5 Quotes from Mary Oliver Poems That Could Save Humanity

Mary Oliver quotes and life lessons from her poems that humanity needs to learn ASAP.

When Poetry Nights Turn Into Parties

When a poetry night turns into a party: could this be the future of live performance for poets, storytellers, comedians, and musicians?

How to Read Poetry

Learning how to read poetry is like learning a new language. You need new tools and strategies than what you may already be using to read novels. Once you have the right tools, reading poetry will become easier and more fun.