#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.

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.

4 Poetry Collections That Aren’t What You’d Expect

Poetry collections that are out of the ordinary.

10 Unmissable LGBTQ+ Poets

10 contemporary LGBTQ+ poets writing about the queer experience.

A Beginner’s Guide to Confessional Poetry

What confessional poetry is, who were confessional poets, and the best examples of famous confessional poems. Also, a look at how modern poets fit into the confessional movement and suggestions for what poets to read next.

25 Dark Poems for When You Want to Explore the Shadows

Sometimes the best poetry is the darkest. To fill that shadow in your heart, here are 25 dark poems about life, death, grief and despair.

9 Cat Poems for Cat People

Quickly sate your feline appetite with these nine cat poems (for cat people).

Awesome Ideas for Celebrating Burns Night

Say slàinte to the Ploughman Poet on January 25th with Burns Night, the boss literary holiday that celebrates Robert Burns and his beloved homeland of Scotland.

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