Poems That Showcase the Strength and Nurturing Power of Motherhood
As Mother’s Day approaches, I started to reflect on the magnitude of what it means to be a mother. I thought about all of the women who take on the role with such strength, selflessness, and grace.
A Poetry Underground on the Come-Up: One Mic Stand KC
If you place a finger on the pulse of underground poetry in Kansas City, you’ll hear a steady growing beat from One Mic Stand KC. This up-and-coming open mic for poets and musicians has been featuring some of the freshest
“I Used to Love H.E.R.,” and I Still Do
“I Used to Love H.E.R.” by Common, a love song for hip-hop, has become my love anthem for poetry. Poetry made me fall in love with language more than anything else. I explored my relationships and failures on and off
An Interview with R.H. Swaney
Poetry, to me, is a way in which we can view the world to help us better understand the messiness, the pain, and the beauty that exists in it.
5 Poetry-Related Accounts to Follow on Social Media
About a year ago, I became determined to make social media a more positive, interesting outlet, and, for me, that meant following lots of literary accounts.
10 Poetry Collections by Black Poets You Need to Read
No matter who we are or where we come from, our religion, race or language, we seek to share our stories and pieces of our lives with one another.
The Role of Poetry in Mental Health Awareness
More and more poets are speaking out in their work about abuse, mental illness, eating disorders, and trauma, among other struggles. Not only is this a truly brave act, but it is liberating others to do the same. The poetry