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Poets and Poems: Beth Copeland and “I Ask the Mountain to Heal My Heart”
In “I Ask the Mountain to Health My Heart,” poet Beth Copeland finds solitude, solace, and healing in the mountains near her new home.
A.E. Stallings: the Parthenon Marbles, Poets, and Artists
In “Frieze Frame,” poet A.E. Stallings explains how poets and artists have framed the debate about the Parthenon Marbles from the beginning.
Poets and Fables: Steven Flint and “The Sun and the Boy”
“The Sun and the Boy” by haiku poet Steven Flint is a charming allegory of love, friendship, and faithfulness.
Poet Laura: Poetry in Space
Sandra Fox Murphy joins poets in bringing poetry to space in this month’s Poet Laura column.
Poets and Poems: Alison Blevins and “Where Will We Live if the House Burns Down?”
Poet Alison Blevins explores the impact of chronic illness on family and relationships in “Where Will We Live if the House Burns Down?”
Poets and Poems: Paul Pastor and “The Locust Years”
“The Locust Years” is a collection of poems by Paul Pastor that beautifully reflect a very difficult time in his life.
What Happened to the Fireside Poets?
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation?
“What the House Knows”: An Anthology by Diane Lockward
The poetry anthology “What the House Knows,” edited by Diane Lockward, shows how our houses and homes reflect the people within them.