#poems

4 Poetry Collections That Break the Mold

Find unconventional poetry that will challenge you, and the conventions we have become so dependent on, to reconstruct a new perspective.

43 Short Poems to Sneak More Poetry Into Your Life

Short poems for when you need a quick poetry fix, including super short poems (fewer than 10 lines) and short-ish poems (10–15 lines).

50 Must-Read Best Poems

In search of some of the world's best poems? Check out this list of 50 great poems from ancient times to today, including Sappho, Shakespeare, and more.

10 Refreshing Poems About Drinking

Here is a list of ten poems about drinking. These poems include odes to wine and other liquors as well as non-proof drinks.

4 Ways to Enjoy Daily Poetry This National Poetry Month and Beyond

Make daily poetry a part of your reading routine for National Poetry Month, and beyond, through one of these four easy methods.

The 18 Best Dog Poems for Every Wag-Worthy Occasion

From Emily Dickinson to Pablo Neruda, this selection of poets demonstrate the range of ways we relate to dogs in these short dog poems.

Learning to Love Poetry: Read to Me

Not into reading poetry? Try having it read to you instead.

11 Funeral Poems For Readings, Eulogies, And Mourning

Grief may be universal, but all of us struggle to express our love and emotions to the deceased. Funeral poems and mourning poems can help a great deal.

Quiz: Radiohead Lyric or Emily Dickinson Phrase?

Radiohead or Emily Dickinson? Judge whether these lines come from the poet or the band.

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.