6 Gothic Love Poems to Celebrate Your Dark Side
When it comes to love, not every poem needs to be filled with sunshine and roses. For those who revel in the mysterious, the eerie, and the dramatic, gothic love poems speak straight to the soul. These poems capture the
7 Sensational Contemporary Poets to Read for National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day, celebrated annually in the UK on the first Thursday of October since 1994, is a time to embrace the beauty and power of language. It’s a day dedicated to poetry lovers, seasoned and new alike, and a
Virtual Poetry Events to Attend This October: Finding Poetry Community
Maybe it’s the anticipation of big, shareable meals and cozy holidays, or maybe it’s the collective energy of back-to-school season, but October has a way of making us want to be in community. What better way than to connect with
4 Topics to Explore in Fall-Themed Eco-Poems
When seasons change, poets are often inspired to incorporate seasonal themes, imagery, and metaphor into their work. This fall, as the seasons shift and leaves turn, you might feel drawn to explore the natural world through your writing. Take this inspiration
6 Types of Poetry to Read on National Read a Book Day
National Read a Book Day, celebrated annually on September 6th, is a day to encourage people to put down their phones, turn off the TV, and immerse themselves in the beauty of reading a good book. Whether you're a casual
How to Start Writing Poetry as a Total Beginner
If you’re searching for an outlet to express your creativity, writing poetry is an accessible way to escape and effectively process your emotions. Unsure where to begin? Here’s how to start writing poetry as a total beginner. Spend time simply freewriting Grab
How Poetry Can Support Your Self-Care Practice This Self-Care Awareness Month
Happy Self-Care Awareness Month! This month serves as a reminder that you deserve to prioritize your well-being. Although self-care looks differently for everyone, this practice involves caring for your health in a holistic way, usually with a focus on mental
4 Sweet Poetry Collections to Read Alongside Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Album Release
It’s been a Sabrina Carpenter summer. With her singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” taking over both playlists and TikTok, listeners are loving her music’s catchiness and effervescence. Her August release, Short n’ Sweet, marks the follow-up to her 2022
Celebrating (or Lamenting) Summer’s End: 7 Poetry Prompts for Seasonal Transition
As August comes to a close, everyone will have varying reactions to the end of summer and the start of fall. For some, this is a mournful transition, marking the end of beloved sunshine and summer adventures. Others will welcome
Tips For Writing Supernatural-Themed Poetry
Exploring the supernatural in your poetry provides endless writing possibilities, letting you unlock rich worlds to pull creative inspiration from. So, if you’re bored by the mundane, escape the normal world with these tips for writing supernatural-themed poetry. Explore a specific aspect
6 Reasons to Write Fictional Poetry
From classic epics to modern poetry books, poets have taken a fictional approach to writing throughout history. If you’re struggling to write poetry from an autobiographical point of view, add some fiction for a refreshing change of pace. Unsure whether this
Sun Metaphors for Your Late Summer Poetry
As summer winds down, you’re probably soaking in the final warm days of the year. You might even feel inspired to explore this time in your poetry. Since the sun is typically associated with summer, honor the season’s end with