For Earth Day, Dheepa R. Maturi, Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, writes about the benefits of forest bathing and the perils of rainforest sleeping.
Reading John Greenleaf Whittier, the “Abolitionist Poet”
John Greenleaf Whittier, often called the “Abolitionist Poet,” rose from humble beginnings to become one of the great American poets of the 19th century.
Hermit Crab Essay 005: How To Discover Your Style
Join author Callie Feyen as she lives the questions of what to keep and what to let go of, on the journey to discovering personal style.
Poets and Poems: Julien Vocance and “One Hundred Visions of War”
“One Hundred Visions of War” by Julien Vocance uses the haiku form to deliver a powerful picture of war.
National Poetry Month: Mischief Café Prompt
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with an invitation to The Mischief Café. Join us with cinnamon toast, tea, and poem-writing to get the party started!
50 States of Generosity- New Jersey
In this latest 50 States of Generosity, join Nikki Rank as she explores New Jersey’s music, food, poetry, and more!
Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 04—A Plausible Story
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Poets and Poems: Marly Youmans and “Seren of the Wildwood”
“Seren of the Wildwood” by poet and writer Marly Youmans is a marvelous epic poem of a young girl finding her way through life.
Poetry Prompt: Scribble a Poem for “Scribble Day”
Join us in celebrating Scribble Day, a public day inaugurated by Diane Alber. Share your Scribble poems for the community to enjoy!
Poets and Poems: Sydell Rosenberg & Amy Losak and “Wing Strokes Haiku”
“Wing Strokes Haiku” is a collection of poems by Amy Losak and her mother, Sydell Rosenberg, and a tribute to Rosenberg.
Poetry Prompt: Women Are Dancing
Join author Callie Feyen for Women’s History Month, as she writes about two women and Aretha Franklin who gave her a little sparkle in the dark.
Looking for the Poetry in Vermeer, a Blockbuster of an Art Exhibition
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is exhibiting the largest number of paintings ever assembled by Johannes Vermeer. You’re invited to write a poem to join in.
An Updated Take on Keats’s Odes by Anahid Nersessian
“Keats’s Odes: A Lover’s Discourse” by Anahid Nersessian looks at the poet’s six great idea through a feminist/Marxist lens.
Poetry Prompt: Found in the Library
A delightful tale of finding and being found in the library. With a dash of amusement. Join author Callie Feyen and write your own library poem.
In Praise of Small Museums
London is famous for great museums, but it is the small museums, like one for Charles Dickens, that will steal your heart.
Poetry Prompt: Library of Memories
Which books have you seemingly outgrown but still treasure? Join Callie Feyen as she writes her daughters and tells them about the stories she hopes they won’t forget.
Poet Laura: Sideways on a Boat — on Snafus and Haiku
Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, Dheepa R. Maturi, finds humor, solace and haiku in the wake of a sinking boat and tragedy avoided.
The Early Poetry of Langston Hughes
In his early poetry, Langston Hughes told the stories and experiences of Black people for both adults and children.
Poetry Prompt: Three Roads To What You Love
Join author Callie Feyen and explore the many roads there are to get at what we love.
Poets and Poems: Dana Gioia and “Meet Me at the Lighthouse”
“Meet Me at the Lighthouse,” the new poetry collection by Dana Gioia, explores memory, family, and remembering what’s important.