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Life Notes: Superbuns!

By Callie Feyen 10 Comments

Life Notes: Superbuns!

What happens when Callie Feyen goes shopping for bras? With a five-year-old? Only one word for it: Superbuns!

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The Rapping in the Attic—Happy Holidays Fun Video!

By tspoetry 3 Comments

The Rapping in the Attic—Happy Holidays Fun Video!

Wishing you a happy holiday week—starting with this fun animation, featuring a little mischief and magic in the attic!

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Philip Levine and Kristen Dupard Discuss “What Work Is”

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Philip Levine and Kristen Dupard Discuss “What Work Is”

Kristen Dupard and Philip Levine discuss their shared love of poetry and Levine’s poem “What Work Is.”

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Tiny Machine, Love Poem from Dave Malone

By Dave Malone 2 Comments

Tiny Machine, Love Poem from Dave Malone

What does the lover hold in her hand on Sundays? Tiny Machine, a beautiful love poem.

Filed Under: Blog, love poems, love poetry, Videos

Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle Meets Maya Angelou

By tspoetry 1 Comment

Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle Meets Maya Angelou

When two major figures—both word people—get together over their similarities and differences, something awe-inspiring happens. Chappelle and Angelou. Wow.

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Why People Need Poetry, from Stephen Burt

By L.L. Barkat 6 Comments

Why People Need Poetry, from Stephen Burt

There are all sorts of wonderful reasons why people need poetry. In this TED talk, Stephen Burt gives his intriguing ideas about a few.

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National Poetry Month Highlights: Tomas Tranströmer

By L.L. Barkat 5 Comments

National Poetry Month Highlights: Tomas Tranströmer

Tomas Transtromer has been writing for a long time. It shows. Join us in celebrating his poetry and life this National Poetry Month!

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Video: Reading A Book (Loki)

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Video: Reading A Book (Loki)

Did you know that around Tweetspeak Poetry there are a few Thor and Loki fans? (We *know* you know there are book fans.) This video nods to both.

Filed Under: Blog, Literary Humor, Videos

Video Poems: The Painter by Dobby Gibson

By L.L. Barkat 3 Comments

Video Poems: The Painter by Dobby Gibson

Best video poems. “The Painter, ” by Dobby Gibson. A man finds he will create if he pays attention to life.

Filed Under: Attentiveness Poems, Blog, Poems, poetry, Video Poems, Videos, visual poetry

Video Poem: Mortal Ghazal

By tspoetry 4 Comments

Video Poem: Mortal Ghazal

Moving video poem: “Mortal Ghazal, ” by Luisa A. Igloria

Filed Under: Blog, Childhood Poems, Courage Poems, Friendship Poems, Ghazal Poems, Poems, poetry, Video Poems, Videos, visual poetry

Top Ten Poetry Videos

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Top Ten Poetry Videos

Poetry by its very nature is visual, its words alone enough to conjure vivid, lifelike images. Even so, we’ve rounded up ten great poetry videos.

Filed Under: Billy Collins, Blog, poetry, Rumi Poems, Video Poems, Videos, visual poetry

Poetry Video: The Country, Billy Collins

By L.L. Barkat 3 Comments

Poetry Video: The Country, Billy Collins

A witty poetry video featuring, well, a mouse. An entertaining animated poem, from Billy Collins.

Filed Under: Billy Collins, Humorous Poems, Poems, poetry, Video Poems, Videos

Poetry Video: Historical Fragment

By tspoetry 1 Comment

Poetry Video: Historical Fragment

A poetry video that will make you stop and watch. Mesmerizing, as the cards fly.

Filed Under: Attentiveness Poems, Video Poems, Videos, visual poetry

Under a stone lies a poem

By Sara Barkat 8 Comments

Under a stone lies a poem

“Under a stone lies a poem that you once wrote to me.” Beautiful animation.

Filed Under: Videos, visual poetry

Rumi Poetry: Some Kiss We Want

By L.L. Barkat 6 Comments

Rumi Poetry: Some Kiss We Want

Rumi: Some Kiss We Want. Spoken word poetry and cello.

Filed Under: Blog, Poems, poetry, Rumi Poems, Spoken Word Poems, Videos

Vincent • Jane Olivor (Happy Birthday Van Gogh!)

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Vincent • Jane Olivor (Happy Birthday Van Gogh!)

A tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, in song. Jane Olivor video. Happy Birthday, Vincent!

Filed Under: Art, Blog, Music, Videos

SNOW: a poem by James Longenbach

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SNOW: a poem by James Longenbach

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Seanfilms.com Inspirational Video: You Got This

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An inspirational video from Seanfilms.com. Poignant illustration of the cycle we can go through from suffering and anger to realization of our true selves.

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