Five Iconic Women Poets Who Balance Writing and Motherhood
Is motherhood compatible with a life devoted to writing? Interviewers and readers have asked literary voices from Alice Walker to Zadie Smith, making them part of a long-standing, contentious debate. The question of whether to write and parent has inspired
4 Collections by Women in 2020 We are Looking Forward To
Can you believe how fast this year is passing us by? The year 2020 has already brought us some great poetry collections in the first few months, but there are still so many collections to look forward to releasing later
7 Ways to Make the Most Out of World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day is on March 21st, and it is a chance for us to reflect on the beauty of words to connect us to ourselves and each other. Poetry is such a diverse art-form that has taken creative expression
Six Sunny Poems for the Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox arrives on March 19 this year, representing the first official day of spring. In Latin, the word equinox means “equal night,” which signifies that people experience an equal length of day and night on this date. It
3 Poems To Remind Your Mom (or mother figure) How Much She Means to You
Mother. What better word for selfless, unconditional love? These are the women we can always turn to for warmth and unwavering support. They are equal parts strength and sacrifice, soft and steady, all rolled into one person. As I’ve grown
6 Poems About the Love Between Sisters
There is nothing like the unbreakable and loving bond between sisters. Sisterhood is one of the most important relationships one can have in their lifetime. And it doesn’t always have to be defined by blood. Often times close friends can
Four Poems About Women in Pop Culture
Trigger warning: This article discusses a poem about sexual assault. How have you been celebrating Women’s History Month so far? If I had to guess, I’d say your March has been full of feminist anthems and films that pass the Bechdel
4 Up-and-coming Female Poets to Watch
March is Women’s History Month which gives us another excuse to rave about our favorite female writers. Here are four magical women that should be on your radar for their strength, courage, poetry, and resilience. Sana Abuleil you weren’t close enough to touch but
5 Moving Poems for Mothers and Daughters
From Gilmore Girls to Mamma Mia!, mother-daughter relationships have long served as a pop-culture cornerstone. It’s easy to see why: The mother-daughter bond counts among the most complex and the most powerful. According to Psychology Today, an estimated 80 to
3 Poems to Help You Reflect on The Past
Reflection is essential in everyone’s life. It is an inner action that helps us analyze our own existence. However, introspection can be harsh at times because it evokes memories and challenging moments. So, what better way to reflect than with
4 New Poetry Releases for March
Spring is almost here, and new poetry collections are preparing to bloom this March. Here are a few to look out for as we make our way into this new season. March 3rd: Nineteen by Makenzie Campbell This is Makenzie Campbell’s
Celebrate Women’s History Month with these 7 Sensational Poems
Women’s history month helps to deepen our understanding of history and women’s rights, roles, and contributions throughout time. Each March, we highlight the contributions women have made throughout history and in contemporary society. To honor the past, inform the present,