The world of poetry is wide—you can dig in to a longer poetry book or read short poems when time allows ... Langston Hughes ...

Franklin Abbott’s newest book, “My Ordinary Life,” is more than a collection of story poems. It’s a quiet reckoning with the extraordinary weight of recent years. With a gentle yet unflinching voice, ...

this short, sharp poem captures the voice of disillusioned Black youth. Gwendolyn Brooks’ Legacy: Brooks was known for her keen observations of urban Black life. Her poetry often addressed ...