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8 Inspiring Poetry Podcasts
8 Inspiring Poetry Podcasts

Looking for more out of your favorite poems? Poetry podcasts are a great way to dive deeper into poems you love or find new favorites. Sometimes a poem read aloud can take on a whole new meaning.

My Favorite Poetry-Reading Tips: How To Interpret Classic Poetry and How To Get Into Modern Poetry
My Favorite Poetry-Reading Tips: How To Interpret Classic Poetry and How To Get Into Modern Poetry

The difference between the poetry of old and modern poetry is that modern poetry is written for us, the people who are alive today.

4 Black Poets You Should Be Reading
4 Black Poets You Should Be Reading

Two years ago I made the decision to start reading more poetry that wasn’t for a school assignment. The first poetry book I bought was Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur after seeing it all over Bookstagram.

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This week’s prompt is from @ladybookmad, author of The Witch Doesn’t Burn in This One. What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Be sure to submit your poem using our hashtag #readpoetryprompts 🖤 Amanda will make her pick on Wednesday, and we’ll feature the poem on our feed! . . #readpoetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead
Wise words from @alex_elle 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #repost #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #readpoetry
This week’s selection comes from @reecharmer 🖤 a beautiful poem about the importance of choosing your heart. . . #readpoetryprompts #poetryisnotdead #poetrycommunity #poetrycollection
"he did not teach me how to love myself, but he was the bridge that helped me get here. - i thank the universe every day for you." @ladybookmad from the princess saves herself in this one⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you @polly.florence for this beautiful capture of Amanda's work 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #readpoetry #amandalovelace #theprincesssavesherselfinthisone
A stack of @langleav to get us through Monday 🖤 What poetry collections are you currently reading? #poetrycollection #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead
It’s important to remember what we love about ourselves. This week’s prompt is a reminder 🖤 don’t forget to use #readpoetryprompts to submit your poem for a chance to be featured on our feed.
New on the blog, "4 Black Poets You Should Be Reading" by contributor @_wolfandmoon . Have you read any of the collections on this list? . . #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #readpoetry