#poetry

How Poetry Is Helping Me Through The Pandemic

One reader shares how poetry has brought her comfort and companionship in the midst of the pandemic, and offers some recommendations.

11 Glorious Spoken Word Poems By Queer Poets

Glorious poetry by queer poets that highlights struggles of being queer in this heteronormative world, and our small victories.

Poet Louise Glück Wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature

Poet Louise Glück has been awarded with the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature.

5 Poetry Collections As History Lessons

These collections of poetry aren't just transformative, but informative; one reader shares history lessons learned in collections like Don't Let Me Be Lonely by Claudia Rankine.

New No-fee Ekphrastic Poetry Prize for Teens and Adults

The Barjeel Art Foundation has opened a new, no-fee ekphrastic poetry prize for teens and adults. There are six categories.

Literature in the Korean Drama BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE

This Rioter discovered something even more absorbing than the Korean drama she couldn't get enough of: the literature it featured.

5 Books To Get Your Buddhism Through Poetry

Poetry is a natural way into Buddhism. Here are some great collections to get you started.

On Memorizing Poetry

On the beauty and power of memorizing poetry. Why one reader has found such joy in this literary act.

Poetry From the Suffrage Movement

We're sharing a bunch of really rad poetry from the Women's Suffrage Movement to get you amped up and ready to take on the world.

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).