I researched poetry written during COVID. Five years on, here's how people say it helped them
Historically, poets have had less to say about pandemics than you might imagine. Hardly any English-language poetry written ...
Poetry from Daily Life: Writing a poem that provokes a picture in the mind's eye
Former Missouri Poet Laureate Maryfrances Wagner writes about the inspiration she takes from a favorite poet, Williams Carlos ...
The Eastern Door1d
Poems for reconciliation
Karonhienhawe Nicholas had never tried her hand at creative writing before last year, but now that her first piece is ...
A language of her own: Cheyenne Beasley expresses thoughts through poetry, art
Whether narrative, dramatic or lyrical, a local author utilizes poetry and art styles as a creative outlet and healing ...
WSHU4d
Reginald Dwayne Betts discusses his new collection of poems, 'Doggerel'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Reginald Dwayne Betts about his new collection of poems, "Doggerel," a meditation on ...
Watauga Democrat11d
Library hosting free poetry writing workshop on March 8
The Watauga County Public Library is hosting a free poetry writing workshop led by Hilda Downer, award-winning poet and ...
13-year-old fentanyl overdose victim loved writing poems, drawing
Sarah Lowe had one of her daughter's poems printed on the back of the bookmark that was distributed at the girl's funeral ...
Valley City High School student wins state poetry competition
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFYR) - A Valley City High School student is headed to Washington D.C. after winning the North Dakota ...
Revere Journal3d
Celebrate Youth Voices: Mass Poetry’s Teen Spoken Word Festival Returns for Second Year
With the theme of “Sweet Resistance,” this year’s Teen Spoken Word Festival will feature workshops, poetry slam competitions, performances, and a multitude of activities tailored to inspire and engage ...