“Threnody” by poet Donna Hilbert reminds us that lament is inspired by grief, which is in turn inspired by deep love.
50 States of Generosity: Utah
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Utah and its surprising state bird: the seagull.
Poets and Poems: Daniel Leach and “Places the Soul Goes”
In “Places the Soul Goes,” poet Daniel Leach takes us on a journey of discovery that transcends time and space.
Poetry Prompt: How Do You Spell “Communicate”?
How do communicate with a would-be writer? How do you even spell “communicate”? Callie Feyen has the answer.
Children’s Book Club: Anne With an E in ‘Anne of Green Gables’
Anne with an E never fails to surprise. Join our Children’s Book Club as we read L.M. Montgomery’s classic, “Anne of Green Gables.”
Poems to Listen By: Moonstruck 07—Moon Crossing Bridge
In a nod to the way poems can aid in processing grief and uncertainty, Laurie Klein reads Tess Gallagher’s “Moon Crossing Bridge.”
Tuesday, Jan. 11: It’s Poetry at Work Day 2022!
For Poetry at Work Day 2022, consider the names of the people you’ve worked with or work with now. You’re going to find poetry!
Hermit Crab Essay 002: How To Teach Poetry To Seventh Graders
Teaching poetry to 7th graders begins with vulnerability. Join author Callie Feyen and she walks us through a scene in a middle school classroom.
Reading Generously: Perspective Glass
This year we are reading generously through the theme of Perspective. Grab your perspective glass and join us.
Poet Laura: Gratitude + Credo Poems in the New Year
As we enter the new year, Karen Paul Holmes, encourages us to explore gratitude poems that praise everyday goodness + write a credo poem.
The Enduring Appeal of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”
“Sir Gawain and the Green Night” continues to find readers and audiences, helped by modern translations and a movie with Dev Patel.
Poetry Prompt: Football, West Side Story & Mary Oliver
What do football, West Side Story, and Mary Oliver have in common? Each invites us to keep looking. Join Callie Feyen for a Perspective poetry prompt.
A Little Mischief Poem and Best Wishes for the Holidays!
The Tweetspeak team shares a little mischief poem and wishes you and yours a meaningful holiday season as we take our holiday break and prepare for a year of Creativity.
Poems to Listen By: Moonstruck 06—Lunula
Laurie Klein’s Moonstruck series takes us to a poetic reflection on motherhood and the moon with Susan Cowger’s “Lunula.”
By Heart: ‘The Good Life’ + New Wallace Stevens Challenge
It’s funny the things we are grateful for, in retrospect. Join us as we learn a poem of gratitude By Heart: “The Good Life” by Tracy K. Smith.
Poets and Poems: Gabrielle Myers and “Too Many Seeds”
In “Too Many Seeds,” poet Gabrielle Myers uses food and nature to reflect upon life, meaning, and what we often take for granted.
Poetry Prompt: Soundtrack of Your Life
Author Callie Feyen invites us to write a poem about the soundtrack of our life and aim at universal themes. Just like on “The OC.”
Children’s Book Club: ‘The Midnight Ball’
The Midnight Ball feels like stepping inside a fairy tale. There’s something about pen-and-ink drawings that are an invitation.
Poet Laura: The first poem that broke my heart
Our Poet Laura Karen Paul Holmes shares the first poem to break her heart. What was the first poem that broke yours?
Poets and Poems: Tina Barry and “Beautiful Raft”
Poet Tina Barry discovers a forgotten woman, and tells her story in “Beautiful Raft,” a work of fiction written as prose poems.