#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.

Where To Find Remarkable, Must-Watch Slam Poetry

A guide to some of the best slam poetry out there, using beautiful language to deal with tough subjects and explore personal trauma.

Must-Read Poetic Voices from Split This Rock 2018

Split This Rock "celebrates poetry that bears witness to injustice and provokes social change," and here are the must-read voices we heard at their 2018 event!

18 Powerful Poetry Books Like MILK AND HONEY by Rupi Kaur

Rupi Kaur didn't necessarily start a trend and revival of poetry, but it sure feels that way. Here's some more powerful poetry books like milk and honey by Rupi Kaur.

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.

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