How To Interpret Classic Poetry and How To Get Into Modern Poetry
If you’re anything like me, it took you a while to “get” poetry. If I’m honest, a lot of it still confuses me or seems to fall flat. I don't blame us, though, when the first poetry we are introduced
5 Beautiful Poetry Collections to Read This Summer
As an avid reader and lover of poetry, I can read it on any occasion. In cooler months, I love to curl up with a book and warm beverage.
Poems that Celebrate Nature
Recently I went to Chiang Mai, a natural haven in the mountainous parts of northern Thailand. I was there on a 10-day retreat in an exquisite, picturesque accommodation located on a hilltop.
Poems For Your Mood
Poetry can make us feel emotions the way no other genre can. Poems connect us to each other and the world around us, taking us on a journey, line by line.
Writing the Immigrant Experience in Modern Poetry
With so much movement and noise in the world today, it can be hard to focus, difficult to know what to read and take in. Poetry is a special form of writing that forces us to slow down, to linger
5 Feminist Poems We all Need To Read Right Now
In recent years women from all walks of life are reclaiming their voice from their oppressors. With campaigns like #MeToo and #TimesUp gathering momentum, times are changing—in a positive way—and poetry is one among many mediums that women are using
Submission Etiquette: How to Submit Your Poetry for Publication
Getting your work published is no easy feat, but living in the age of the internet makes it a little easier. That being said, there are a number of right (and wrong) ways to get your poetry into the hands
The Poetry Is… Project
The modern poetry movement is giving readers a whole new poetry experience that allows people to fall in love with the art form all over again. In this new age of poetry, there are endless styles, subject matters, and unique
The Poetry Book You Should Read Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Whether or not you believe in astrology, it is still incredibly fascinating to read what traits you can attribute to your zodiac sign. This is exactly why I paired my favorite poetry collections with each star sign.
5 Exercises to Cure Writer’s Block
You sit down to write, but slowly the blank page wraps around your brain like a straightjacket.
How to Create Your Own Blackout Poem
Blackout poetry is a great exercise for writers, as it asks us to focus on selecting a limited number of words to create new meanings.