Kara Lewis
Kara Lewis is a poet, writer, and editor based in Kansas City. Her poems have appeared in Stirring, SWWIM, Pithead Chapel, Sprung Formal, and elsewhere. Currently, she is an MFA candidate in poetry at New England College's low-residency program, where she received the prestigious Joel Oppenheimer scholarship.
4 Poetry Collections to Read After Listening to Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine
Just like poetry, Ariana Grande’s latest album—titled Eternal Sunshine and loosely based on the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – takes its audience through both heart-racing highs and turbulent, despairing, lows. While songs like “don’t wanna break up
5 Fiery Writing Prompts for Aries Season
Aries season is here, and it’s bringing lots of new energy. While its predecessor, Pisces season, saw us through tears, heightened sensitivity, and daydreams, Aries season connects us to justified and conducive rage, passion, and action. Aries are known for
4 Poetry Collections to Read After You Listen to Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well
Long-time fans of Kacey Musgraves have seen the country singer-songwriter traverse a deeply personal and tumultuous journey throughout her work in the last six years. Her 2018 album Golden Hour, which won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album, chronicled
6 Magnificent March 2024 Poetry Releases
Happy Spring! We're bringing you six magnificent releases this March to add to your reading list from a variety of different poets. Modern Poetry by Diane Seuss Release date: March 5 Diane Seuss’s innovative and meta collection Modern Poetry, the follow-up to the
4 Bold Trans Women Poets You Should Read
In today’s political and social climate, reading queer and trans poets is more vital than ever. Their voices and perspectives help us to interrogate society, see the personal element within the current debates and cases swirling around trans rights, and
Deep Dive Into Wilder Poetry: Explore 3 Cosmic Collections
“My words are not just for me. They are for you. They are for all of us. When you are home, then I am, too.” This is how Chicago-based writer and designer Wilder describes her poetic works, inspiration, and process.
5 Dreamy Writing Prompts for Pisces Season
If you’re feeling even more poetic than usual, it might be because it’s Pisces season. As the twelfth sign of the zodiac, empathetic, ethereal, and emotional Pisceans are more connected to the arts than any other sign, from poetry to
5 Upcoming Virtual Poetry Events to Add to Your Calendar
Poetry events offer new ways of engaging with literature and language, from introducing us to favorite poems to inspiring us with unexpected poetry prompts. With virtual poetry events, carving out a space for poetry in the next few weeks has
Literary City Spotlight: New Orleans Edition
Looking for lush foliage, old architecture, and bustling bars where beautiful, uncontainable music wafts into the street? You’ll find all of that and more in New Orleans, Louisiana’s most populous city, founded in 1718. Due to its old-world charm and
Color Theory Writing Prompts: Poems Inspired by Red and Pink
It’s no surprise that poetry has long been informed and inspired by color. After all, the genre is known for incorporating vivid imagery—from rust-colored leaves to a deep navy sky—and for drawing upon the color-driven symbolism also found in visual
5 February 2024 Releases That Will Make You Fall Deeper in Love with Poetry
February might be a short month, but with these poetry releases, it also promises to be sweet. This month’s releases are all about underrepresented voices making themselves heard, poetry with a clear sense of place, and visceral poems that confront
Literary City Spotlight: Dublin
As the capital of Ireland and the country’s largest city, Dublin plays a towering role in the history and legacy of Irish writing. Characterized by its historic castles, bustling streets, and abundance of green space, Dublin is known for inspiring