#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.

Reading Protest Poetry in Preparation for Hamilton

By the time you read this, I will have seen Hamilton: I'm prepping for the show by reading all of the protest poetry I can find. Read on.

25 Gateway Poets To Start Reading On World Poetry Day

For World Poetry Day, 25 of our favorite gateway poets.

4 Poets You Should Follow on Twitter Right Now

We all need more poetry in our lives. Follow these amazing poets, and you'll be on your way to a poetry-filled online life.

A Valentine’s Cocktail: Arabic Poetry, Lust, Calligraphy, and Art

Keep your Valentine's Day from bland love-isms with radical-classical love poetry, women's lust, Arabic calligraphy, and fiery art.

Langston Hughes is Still Powerful on His 115th Birthday

Langston Hughes's birthday was yesterday. Here's why we should all still read him.

Poetry or Prose: Why Not Both?

When poetry and prose come together, wonderful things happen. Check out a sweet slice of life novel about a girl with Tourette syndrome trying to fit in.

5 Poems Of Protest (Plus 10 To Read Later)

No, these poems of protest won't fix the world. But if words didn't carry some measure of power, they wouldn't be censored.

Read Harder 2017: Poetry Collections in Translation (Not Above Love!)

Poetry collections to help you tackle the "poetry in translation about something other than love" task of the Read Harder Challenge!

Finding The Magic In Poetry

Collections that helped one reader find magic in poetry.

Is Poetry Making A Comeback?

Changes in online access to poetry show potential for bigger audiences