#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.

The Best Poems of All Time

Want to read more poetry? Find the best poems of all time — the most enduring, influential, and popular poems to read.

20 Must-Read Queer Poetry Collections

Whether you're new to poetry or a lifelong poetry lover, this list of 20 must-read queer poetry collections has something for you.

Your 2022 Poetry Calendar for National Poetry Month

This National Poetry Month, curl up with a cup of tea and a fuzzy blanket and read a poem a day, made easy with this 2022 poetry calendar.

24 of the Best Award-Winning Poetry Books

Explore the world of poetry and find your new favorite poet with this list of 24 of the best award-winning poetry books.

How Do The Themes Of Exile And Dispossession Feature In Mahmoud Darwish’s Poetry?

Mahmoud Darwish is a poet who encapsulates the experiences of Palestinians, tracing themes of exile, freedom, and dislocation.

Why I Used to Be Scared of Poetry (But Can’t Get Enough of It Now)

A reader shares their on-and-off relationship with poetry and what finally made the literary format so appealing for them.

8 Affrilachian Poetry Collections That Need to Be on Your TBR

Get to know Affrilachian poetry with this guide to outstanding reads, including Make Me Rain.

Why Is Vikram Seth’s Poetry A Refuge For “All You Who Sleep Tonight, Far From The Ones You Love”?

The highly celebrated Indian poet and novelist Vikram Seth's poetry offers the perfect salve for feelings of loneliness.

Lesser-Known Harlem Renaissance Writers

Here are eight plays, poetry collections, and novels by or featuring these lesser-known writers of the Harlem Renaissance.

Quiz: Plan Your Perfect Winter Vacation and We’ll Assign a Poem to Read

What goes better together than wintery chill and snuggling with books? Take the quiz to find your perfect cuddle buddy in book form!