Gregory Corso (1930-2001), a Beat poet with an unusual history, influenced poetry long after the “Beat Generation” moment.
Poets and Poems: Noa Grey and “The Elegance of Sadness”
“The Elegance of Sadness” by Noa Grey poetically explores a longstanding condition of sadness and why it happens.
“No One Speaks English in Paris.” Well, Not Exactly.
We expected to have difficulty with language, but our journey to Paris became an intense exercise of coping with “en strike.”
Learning by Poetry: Los Vecinos
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Poets and Poems: Linda Nemec Foster and “Bone Country”
In “Bone Country,” poet Linda Nemec Foster visits a large number of countries and cities in Europe — all via prose poems.
Introducing Inspiration—New Annual Theme!
We’re stepping into 2026 with a new annual theme: Inspiration. It begins with ‘breathing in.’ Come join us and write an Inspiration poem!
Poets and Poems: Erin O’Luanaigh and “Avail”
Poet Erin O’Luanaigh used a childhood illness to explore literature and film, and she later developed that experience into poetry.
Poets and Poems: Amelia Friedline and “In Media Res”
The poems of “In Media Res” by Amelia Friedline celebrate the beauty of the small things of life and why they matter.
Poets and Poems: Brett Foster and “Extravagant Rescues”
Poet Brett Foster, knowing he would not see “Extravagant Rescues” published, focused on what he considered important.
Paul Krause Follows in Dante’s Footsteps
In “Dante’s Footsteps,” poet Paul Krause writes poems inspired by the great poets and essays about their poetry.
Poets and Poems: Ann Keniston and “Somatic”
In “Somatic,” Ann Keniston employs poetry to explores somatic illness and how the sufferer and others respond to its symptoms.
The Poetry of Luci Shaw
Luci Shaw was a presence in poetry, and it is her poetry that will be her legacy, not only for herself but also for the rest of us.
50 States of Generosity: Indiana
Indiana, from the artful airport to the Indy 500, rolling hills, sand dunes, and more. Join Sandra Heska King on an adventure into the state’s many sides.
“Everybody in Amsterdam Speaks English.” Not.
Traveling to Amsterdam, we were told that everyone spoke English, and we’d have no trouble with language. That turned out to be untrue.
Top 10 Dip Into Poetry
Have you heard about Dip into Poetry? It’s a chance to share your favorite lines from each day’s poem. Come share!
Poets and Poems: Hedy Habra and “Under Brushstrokes”
In “Under Brushstrokes: Poems,” poet Hedy Habra takes us on a journey through art, culture, heritage and family.
Happy Thanksgiving, from Tweetspeak Poetry (and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
Tweetspeak Poetry, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wish you a very happy Thanksgiving Day, with a poem on harvest.
Finding Poetry in an Anselm Kiefer Art Exhibition
An art exhibition of the works of Anselm Kiefer led to a surprising encounter with the poetry of Gregory Corso, a beat poet.
Poets and Poems: Autumn Williams and “Clouds on the Ground”
With “Clouds on the Ground,” poet Autumn Williams turned to poetry to help her deal with chronic fatigue syndrome.
The Manuscript of “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot
A manuscript facsimile edition of “The Waste Land” helps show how T.S. Eliot wrote the famous Modernist poem.