Why read tragedy or comedy—or bother to write either one? Psychology and neurology suggest they can change our lives, make us more empathetic, and help us cope.
Romeo and Juliet: Surprise, Shakespeare Favored The Girl
Was Shakespeare ahead of his time, in his portrayal of the characters in Romeo and Juliet? A close reading of the play contains the answer.
Poets & Writers Toolkit: 5 Invaluable Word Tools
Stuck on a word? There is hope for your writing project with the perfect dictionary to fit your precise need. Sara Barkat has 5 word tools for poets.
Art Education & Theory: Draw Me a Cursive Tree
Could art education be purposely linked to cursive writing? One artist aims to find out.
The Horribly Tragic Deaths of Many of My Favourite Characters: Poem 3, Merlin and Arthur
In the spirit of Edward Gorey, the “Horribly Tragic Deaths” poems. This one, Merlin and Arthur.
Make Your Own SAT Questions
SAT questions should test creativity and sense of humor. This one from Sara Barkat certainly does.
Poem Analysis: Matthew Arnold’s Dover Beach
“The sea is calm tonight…” An evocative poem analysis focusing on the imagery in Matthew Arnold’s Dover Beach. Insightful and helpful…
Poem Analysis: Adrienne Rich’s ‘Diving into the Wreck’
Adrienne Rich’s “Diving into the Wreck.” An intriguing poem analysis that includes the whole poem, theme, tone and more. Let’s dive in!
Poem Analysis: Anne Sexton’s “Her Kind”
An evocative, insightful analysis of Sexton’s “Her Kind, ” from student writer Sara Barkat. Hold on to your hat!
The Horribly Tragic Deaths of Many of My Favourite Characters—Poem 2, Kirk, Spock & Doc
A series of Edward Gorey-like illustrations and poems that chronicle the concocted demise of favorite literary and movie characters. Next up: a Star Trek trio.
The Horribly Tragic Deaths of Many of My Favourite Characters—Poem 1, Holmes and Watson
In the spirit of Edward Gorey, a series of illustrations and poems that chronicle the demise of favorite literary characters. Poem 1: Holmes and Watson.
Image-ine: Barbie Crime
Who committed the Barbie crime? The dolls (and the horse) are on the Barbie case.
Baby Would You Marry Me Animation
“Under a stone lies a poem that you once wrote to me.” Beautiful animation.
Little Red Riding Hood: A Graphic Novel
Sara Barkat retells the story of Little Red Riding Hood in the style of a graphic novel. Can you find a poem in the images?
Poetry Humor: The Poet—Inspired at Last
What if inspiration struck, and this happened to you? Our poor Poet never seems to find his sweet spot.
Poetry Humor: The Poet—Writing Again
The poet writes again, and the sky’s the limit.
Poetry Humor: The Poet—Local Senior Ladies Club
If you’ve been following our Poet, you know he got his poetic license back, but only on probation. Community service: write for the Local Senior Ladies Club.
Poetry Humor: The Poet—Justice
The Poet enters a plea to get his poetic license back.
Poetry Humor: The Poet—Journalist
In the last edition of the ‘The Poet, ‘ our wordsmith lost his poetic license and turned to journalism. Here he is, on the new job…
Poetry Humor: The Poet—Advantage
What happens when the poet tries to pay his bill with poetic license?