Poets for a Cause: Amy O Connor and Healing from Heartbreak
Last month, I got to talk with poet Amy O Connor (aocpoetry) about a topic that is near and dear to her: healing from heartbreak. O Connor: “I write mostly about romantic heartbreak but sometimes my work spills over into loss
Decolonize Your Reading List With These Important Indigenous Poets
Native American stories and culture continue to have a strong impact on today’s poetry scene. In 2019, Joy Harjo, a member of the Creek tribe and the author of 14 poetry collections, became the U.S. Poet Laureate, representing one of
Poetry Pairings: Brunch Edition
Poetry and brunch might have more in common than you think: both pair well with coffee; both are subject to personal taste; and, ultimately, both nourish us. The same way many poetry lovers have a beloved poem they can recite
4 Insightful Ways Poetry Can Help Readers Cope With Death
Trigger warning: This article extensively discusses death, grief, and loss. In Dickinson, a reimagining of Emily Dickinson’s life currently streaming on Apple TV, viewers see the young poet having intimate, unusual conversations with death. In this interpretation, “Death,” portrayed by Wiz
11 Poems to Help Us Embrace the Changes of Fall
I don’t know about you, but my heart is ready for a new season and the hope that can be found there. As the summer ends, our perspective starts to shift right alongside the changing leaves. While summer inspires adventure
3 Poems to Wrap Up Virgo Season
This Virgo season, we’ve celebrated Beyoncé, Keanu Reeves, and Zendaya. Dubbed “The Priestess,” this zodiac sign often attracts downright regal wealth, fame, and accolades—despite their modest and reserved natures, Virgos’ unmatched work ethic can make any dream a reality. While their
8 Poetry Collections for Sweater Weather
Autumn is just around the corner, and that means cooler weather, fuzzy sweaters, and early evenings curled up with a good book. So stock up your bookshelves and keep the coziest collections within reach. To help you find the perfect
4 Collections for New Poetry Lovers
Poetry is known for its depth, its imagery, and its many different forms. Unfortunately, the genre doesn’t have a reputation for approachability. People frequently label poetry as “dense” or “intimidating,” a perspective that may limit how many people gravitate toward
11 Poetry Mantras from Yung Pueblo to End Your Day
Mantras are words, poems, or statements that you repeat to yourself frequently. A good mantra will help remind you of your core beliefs and values, shifting your perspective back to what matters. For me, the goal of a morning mantra
Poetry Written by Black Poets You Should Read
Throughout history, Black people have suffered atrocities, and after centuries of progress, it is still imperative to raise awareness about persisting, pervasive inequity and work to create much-needed change. The Black Lives Matter movement has brought deep-rooted and unresolved problems
Is it flash fiction, poetry, or both?
When it comes to the art of writing, genre can work for or against the author. Sometimes, a genre can make authors feel boxed in. Other times, it can set them free. Genre-bending is no new feat, as it allows
4 Fierce Young Poets Defining the Genre’s Future
Recently, both controversy and curiosity swept across social media when four-year-old Nadim Shamma-Sourgen landed a book deal with British children’s book publisher Walter Books. Shamma-Sourgen, who hasn’t yet learned how to physically write, dictates his poems to his mother. With