The Read Poetry 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Are you looking for a gift for the poetry writer or reader in your life? From the fun to the functional, Read Poetry has ideas to fit everyone. Explore these eight suggestions to jumpstart your shopping list. 1. Poetry collections This year’s
25 of Our Favorite Poetry Books from 2021
In another year full of constant change and new normals, books have continued to be a source of comfort and inspiration. From Yung Pueblo's Clarity & Connection to Melody Godfred's Self Love Poetry, this year will be remembered by the incredible poetry
6 Spirited Songs to Add to Your Poetic Holiday Playlist
It’s officially time to listen to all the holiday music you can before the season ends. Like poetry, the best holiday songs transport their listeners, conjuring festive landscapes full of rich, multi-sensory imagery. Add these six songs to your music
6 December 2021 Poetry Releases You Shouldn’t Miss
Poetry adds extra coziness and comfort to the holidays. Whether you’re wanting to curl up by the fireplace with a new collection, gift poetry to a friend or family member, or accomplish your reading goals before the new year, these
Don’t know how to love yourself? You’re not alone.
Today I’m known as the Self Love Philosopher. But back in 2015, I was an overworked twin mom who felt completely lost and disconnected from myself. I was running my own business, trying to salvage my marriage, and chasing after
5 Affirming 2022 Calendars to Help You Set Your Writing Intentions
Are you wanting to make writing part of your monthly, weekly, or even daily routine in 2022? Whether you’re penciling in a solo poetry session or committing to a regular writing workshop, a literary calendar can make it fun and
4 Persona Poems That Will Teach You to Explore Different Perspectives
Poetry can often be a deeply confessional and personal art form. Most poets draw inspiration from their own experiences, memories, and relationships. Though this makes for a strong poetic foundation, occasionally writing from a different perspective may lead to exploring
7 Seasonal Writing Prompts to Inspire You This November
As the holiday season begins, it may feel more challenging than usual to carve out time for writing poetry. However, starting each writing session with a prompt can help you thwart writer’s block and maximize creativity, whether you have an
7 Poems For Letting Go and Welcoming Change
The fall season encourages us to embrace the art of letting go. Change can be painful, and sometimes—despite our desire for it—we resist it. Letting go is often not a passive choice but a very active one that requires our
Digging Deeper into Fall Imagery in Poetry
Poetry is a beautiful outlet where writers can express their thoughts through creative and imaginative imagery. The use of imagery in a poem helps bring the words to life for the reader, especially when written with vivid detail. As we
Autumn and Poetry: a Self-Care Ritual
The sun fades earlier and the leaves fall, coloring the ground. Cold winds and deeper darkness return to cover nature with gloomy weather. Autumn is known to many as the spooky season, but it is also a season of introspection. You
Poems Inspired by Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are timeless stories, usually with life lessons in the subtext. Set in dreamy places, magic plays an imperative role in the narratives, being used for negative and positive purposes. The charm of these stories only grows in poetic adaptations—some