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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.

12 More of Our Favorite Instagram Poets

From artwork to calligraphy to photography, these Instagram poets and word magicians are here to make your feed more special. 

Lesbian Poetry: Because It Didn’t End With Sappho

Sappho may have been the beginning of lesbian poetry, but it didn't stop there! Here are some more lesbian poems and poets worth knowing through history, as well as resources to find your next favorite sapphic poetry collection!

This is Just to Say, I Have Rounded Up the Plums Tweets

Why is the internet obsessed with the William Carlos Williams poem, "This is Just to Say" and showing it with a bunch of plums tweets?

2018 Poem-a-Day Guest Editors Announced

The Academy of American Poets announced that twelve contemporary poets from diverse backgrounds would serve as 2018 Poem-a-Day guest editors.

The Grim Reader: 10 Poems About Death

10 beautiful (and occasionally funny) poems about death from several different authors, with a few videos of the works themselves being read.

Beautiful Books to Introduce Poetry to Kids

These 7 excellent children's books will introduce poetry to newcomers, and encourage you and the kids to celebrate the lovely freedom of word forms.

Why Historians Should Read More Poetry

Historians spend their time sifting through the pain of the past--that's why they should read more poetry.

5 Poets To Read If You Like Rupi Kaur

Love the poetry of Rupi Kaur, or just want to get into more recent works by contemporary poets? Check out these 5 poets and their books.

Poetry for Bike Couriers

A bike courier on spending his off hours memorizing poetry.

Travels in “Amerikkka” through Poetry and GIFs

On jay dodd's poetry and multimedia chapbook about the poet's encounters with landscape, racism, transmisogyny, wildlife, and lust.