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DEAR READERS: Wishing you and your families a very happy Easter and Passover. Spring is a time to get outdoors and play. It ...
An anthology of her teenage poetry, published for the first time, shows ambition, even if the verse isn’t perfect.
WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn and Susan Phillips explore the beauty of nature through poetry, featuring iconic poets like Amanda Gorman, Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.
We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: maybe because it came as an unexpected gift from a friend or loved one, or in ...
Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This ...
In four new collections, a frank look at disability, a celebration of domestic life (and dogs), a gathering of hushed moments ...
From ancient epics to modern masterpieces, poetry has shaped our understanding of humanity. Join us as we celebrate the ...
She has since responded to news of his death, sharing a poem on Instagram in his memory. “Farewell dear Pope Francis/Nature and poetry and the suffering shall miss their champion.” Check out ...
“Spring still makes spring in the mind / When sixty years are told: / Love wakes anew this throbbing heart, / And we are ...
The Pontypool-based Children’s Laureate on his work with young people, connecting with nature and coming to poetry late in ...
Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. Here's a list of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and books for kids with ...