Is April really the cruelest month? So says T.S. Eliot, but but it’s National Poetry Month and Chaucer — and Poet Laura Donna Hilbert — beg to differ.
Poets and Poems: Alexander Voloshin and “Sidetracked”
Alexander Voloshin published one major poetry work, an epic poem about the Russian Revolution, emigres, and Hollywood entitled “Sidetracked.”
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Euterpe
Inspiration is on the way, this time from your muse Euterpe! Find out this goddess’s background (and discover her instrument of choice). Then pen a poem.
Poets and Poems: Linda Nemec Foster and “Amber Necklace of Gdansk”
In “Amber Necklace from Gdansk,” poet Linda Nemec Foster explores the land and heritage of her Polish ancestors – and finds herself.
Artists and Poems: Julian Peters and “Nature Poems to See By”
In “Nature Poems to See By,” Julian Peters uses comic art to illustrate and deepen the understanding of classic poems.
Happy National Poetry Month!
National Poetry Month begins this week. We’ve got you covered, whether you want to read or write your way through the celebration!
Announcing a New Book! — Sadbook Collections 3
The Sadbook Collections continues with Book 3! Let Sadbook make your day—or gift the collection to a friend or co-worker who needs a smile.
Alan Jacobs Writes a Biography of “Paradise Lost”
Alan Jacobs, in his biography of “Paradise Lost,” explains that the poem by John Milton serves as a cultural mirror.
Poets and Poems: Marjorie Maddox and “Hover Here”
The poems of “Hover Here” by Marjorie Maddox sit gently and quietly, taking their turn and waiting to be read.
J.R.R. Tolkien, Motorcars, and “The Bovadium Fragments”
In “The Bovadium Fragments,” J.R.R. Tolkien used allegory to oppose a road proposal and lampoon archaeologists.
Seven Tips for Researching Family Heritage
Researching my historical novel “Brookhaven” taught me several important lessons for researching family heritage.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ What Did You Do Last Week?
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a list poem based on Erin Murphy’s “What Did You Do Last Week?”
Learning by Poetry: Dans la Nuit
Learning anything takes a bit of trying, which can feel like a leap into thin air. Start with play. And this little French poem to inspire.
Poets and Poems: Seth Wieck and “Call Out Coyote”
In “Call Out Coyote: Poems,” Seth Wieck demonstrates a love and respect for the people, history, and geography of the Texas Panhandle.
Poets and Poems: Susan Rooke and “A Room Full of Ghosts”
In ‘A Room Full of Ghosts,” poet Susan Rooke explores the formative roles memory and memories play in our lives.
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Terpsichore
Inspiration is on the way, this time from your muse Terpsichore! Find out this goddess’s background (and meet her mischievous children). Then pen a poem.
Poets and Poems: Dave Brown and “I Don’t Usually But”
In “I Don’t Usually, But,” poet Dave Brown considers the things that become more important as you grow older.
Poet Laura: Written in March
For her March column, Poet Laura Donna Hilbert writes of spring poems, young love and March’s “purple shoes.”
Poets and Poems: Emily Patterson and “The Birth of Undoing”
In “The Birth of Undoing,” poet Emily Patterson reflects on the common place of motherhood and how extraordinary it is.
Pass the Crawfish Etouffee and the Boiled Shrimp!
It was only when I searched a genealogy web site that I realized how much of my heritage was not only French, but Cajun French.