We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Illinois and its state fossil, the mysterious Tully monster.
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50 States of Generosity: Oklahoma!
We continue our 50 States of Generosity project with a focus on Oklahoma — land of milk and cookies. And First Americans.
50 States of Generosity: Wisconsin
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Wisconsin and its state fruit: the cranberry. Plus poetry!
50 States of Generosity: Louisiana
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on the Pelican state: Louisiana and its unique skyscraper capitol building . Plus poetry!
50 States of Generosity: Washington
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Washington and its state waterfall: Palouse Falls. Plus a poetry prompt!
50 States of Generosity: Wyoming
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Wyoming and its state fish: the cutthroat trout. Plus a poetry prompt!
50 States of Generosity: New York
We begin our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on New York and its state bird: the Eastern bluebird.
To Bless the Space Between Us Book Club: Thresholds, Homecomings & States of Heart
In this week’s To Bless the Space Between Us, we consider John O’Donohue’s blessings for thresholds, homecomings and states of heart.
Eating & Drinking Poems: Jake York’s ‘United States of Barbecue’
Kathryn Neel’s post features Jake Adam York’s poem ‘United States of Barbecue’ and a delicious lemon barbecue sauce recipe coaxed from a secretive chef.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Christopher Patchel
What purposes does the art form of haiku serve best? Christopher Patchel considers this question, with the perspective of a graphic designer.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Rick Maxson
When Rick Maxson heard his wife singing, in a rare moment of freedom from pain, it needed a poem to hold his wonder. It needed a rondeau.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Monica Sharman
What poem do you really need to write, but can’t? The hiddenness of the acrostic might be just your poetic ticket. It was for Monica Sharman.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Megan Willome
When you’re going round in grief, the rondeau might be your poetic form. Megan Willome found hers at mile 37.
Poet-a-Day: Meet John Drury
What are the challenges and opportunities of the ghazal? John Drury explores the answers with you, in the rain…
Poet-a-Day: Meet Aaron Brown
Grief has the quailty of a kaleidoscope. So does the ghazal poem form. Aaron Brown mourns, through the ghazal, his war-torn city in Chad.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Sandra Heska King
Prompted to write a villanelle, Sandra Heska King created a container for sorrow and endings. You could try it, too.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Claire Bateman
What can you find in a Field Guide? Maybe a poem with a corolla, breaking open. Claire Bateman did.
Poet-a-Day: Meet Benjamin Myers
It’s difficult to tell a story with a sestina. And that’s exactly why Benjamin Myers explored a Muse story with this hard-to-hold form.
Poet-a-Day: Meet John Poch
What two things must your villanelle have—to make it minimally successful? Find out in this Echo and Narcissus poem from poet John Poch!
Poet-a-Day: Meet Jill Baumgaertner
The repetitive rural images of the Lake District provided inspiration for Jill Baumgaertner’s “Cumbria Pantoum.” What will inspire yours?