10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month
February is black history month, and that means we’re putting some extra focus on some of the major historical contributions black Americans have accomplished. From Phillis Wheatley’s first published poem to the Harlem Renaissance to modern poets like Khadijah Queen,
3 Vietnamese Poets To Celebrate This Tet New Year
Tet in Vietnam is a festive and important tradition to celebrate the Lunar New Year. For 2020, Tet begins on January 25th, but preparations start one or two weeks before. Families create altars for ancestors, cook sticky rice cakes with
6 Poems to Read on Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great orator, activist, and one of—if not the—most visible spokesperson and leader of the Civil Rights Movement. He envisioned a world in which people were not judged by the color of their skin, but
Five Powerful and Poetic Ways to Fight for Social Justice
With issues such as gun violence, sexual harassment, homophobia, and other troubling epidemics confronting us each time we turn on the TV, take in the headlines, or scroll through social media, it may seem like we can’t make a difference.
Poets for a Cause Spotlight: John Mark Green
Every month, it is my honor to feature a poet in the writing community and a cause that they feel passionate about. In doing so, my hope is that it raises awareness for a wide range of topics. It helps
5 Poetry-Related Organizations to Fund This Giving Tuesday
If you’re anything like me, you probably can’t stop thinking about your holiday wishlist. Between awesome deals and swoon-worthy social media ads, it’s only natural to get swept up in the season of commercialism. Giving Tuesday offers a counter to the
Six of the Best Podcasts for Poetry Lovers
If you have graduated from school, or simply lack people in your life to share ideas about writing, literature, and poetry, listening to a podcast can feel like a warm hug of validation and acceptance. They are inspirational and informative
7 Poems for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today, we honor the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance shines a light on the losses we face due to bigotry and violence and serves as a reminder
Poets for A Cause: Marisa Donnelly on The Importance of Self-Love and Empowerment
Every month, I spotlight a poet in the writing community who I feel does a great job shedding light on important topics. So far, we have had incredible writers give amazing insight into the topics that inspire them to write:
6 Spooky Poems for Halloween
Spooky season is upon us at last Reminders of witches and ghosts of the past The air is so crisp, and the sun sets so fast The vibrant decay of the leaves do contrast As you gaze at the pumpkins, delight in the spice Caramel
4 Powerful Poems Inspired by Famous Paintings
“Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks” — greek philosopher, Plutarch Writers have taken inspiration from famous paintings for decades, penning philosophical or personal musings on their experience with a piece of art. The technical term for such
10 Poetry Tattoo Ideas: Words That Will Stay With You Forever
Sometimes you come across a poem or a verse that you want to etch in your memory forever. Poetry has this effect on us—this heart-piercing ability to make us feel connected, loved and seen. And what better way to emulate