#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.

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

The 15 Best Songs + Poems from Middle-earth

I love the stories of Middle-earth with all my heart and soul and I love that song and verse plays such a large role in these stories.

7 Poetry Slam Videos on Mental Illness

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here are 7 slam poetry videos about the reality of mental illness.