Four Great Poetry Audiobooks for Audiobook Month
June is Audiobook Month, and there is so much to celebrate! I’ll admit, I was a little late to this party, but I absolutely love audiobooks these days, and I wish I had started listening to them sooner. With busy
Four Heartfelt Poems for Cancer Season
Ariana Grande, Solange Knowles, Princess Diana . . . these and other Cancer icons showcase all there is to love about the intensely dreamy star sign. These compassionate crabs, born between June 21 and July 22, possess a reputation for
3 Poetry Videos to Inspire Your Creativity
The marriage of poetry and film is a romantic affair that viewers have long been watching. From the lyrical sensibilities of the 60s film Alphaville to Eva Green’s reading of Tyler Knott’s poetry, combining video and poetry is an artistic
6 Sweet Poems for the Summer Solstice
The longest, and sometimes one of the hottest, days of the year marks the beginning of summer: the summer solstice. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice will occur on Saturday, June 20, when the sun reaches its
Romantic Poets in the Modern Age
All historical and artistic events have something crucial to tell us. Through them, we understand the development of the world. One of them is the artistic, philosophical, and intellectual movement called Romanticism, referring to the birth of a new set
June Poetry Releases to Add to Your Shelf
A new month ushers in original and innovative poetry releases. This month, themes explore everything from female empowerment, fairy tales, and automation, to the very role of language itself. The end result? There’s a poetry collection for anyone and everyone.
Prayer in a Hospital Room – A Poem by Veronica Suarez
Prayer in a Hospital Room by Veronica Suarez Tonight, stars blink, tell tales of a full moon apocalypse, and in the silence, I can hear the fears of the city echoing though the birds are chirping, and a toad hops on the granite. I don’t believe we’re on the
9 Poetry Prints to Surround Yourself With
Our favorite poems are ones we return to again and again. Whether we find comfort, joy, solace, or inspiration through that poem, it can be a wonderful reminder to see it each day. If surrounding yourself with words sounds comforting
Eight Affirming Ways to Support Other Poets
On grad school applications, writing residencies requirements, and academic job posts, a new question is emerging: How do you engage with a larger writing community? It’s no longer just about writing strong literature, it’s also about being a strong literary
Five Bold Poets Bending The Poetry Genre
Most writers have a favorite genre, whether that’s poetry, fiction, memoir, screenwriting, or many other forms. But what happens when writers push past the boundaries of these literary traditions? Major publications like Writer’s Digest have argued that the art of
Poets and their Pets: featuring Wilder and Sparrow
I love spending time talking to poets about the people and passions that inspire their poems. But, what about the furry friends that support the writing process and inspire us in ways of their own? So many writers have pets that
How to Get Your Start in the Slam Poetry Community
After getting its emergence in the 1980s, slam poetry continues to grow in popularity across the globe. From New York City to the middle of the map, most cities boost a spoken word poetry presence, and the art form continues