Sandra Fox Murphy brews ritual with coffee and tea poems in this month’s Poet Laura column.
Thin Starlight: Interview with Emily Jean Patterson
Meet Poet Emily Jean Patterson, and join her in the patience of poetry, plus a fun collage bookmark idea!
Poems to Listen By: Yondering—2: A Very Little Thing
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Triptychs: Interview with Poet Megan Merchant
Poet Megan Merchant offers a deep view of poetry, art, and translation. In its way, her life is a creative triptych! Step in, and get creative with her.
Prompt Celebration! The Colour out of Space
Celebrate the new graphic novel ‘The Colour out of Space’ by sharing your poems! Try out ekphrastic poetry if you like.
Poet Laura: What’s In a Name
Tweetspeak’s new Poet Laura, Sandra Fox Murphy, starts her year as Poet Laura with a poetic reflection on names and naming.
Journeys: What We Hold in Common
It is so tempting in life to forget what we hold in common. And in those moments, we forfeit joy and connection that could otherwise be ours. Pen a poem of connection, maybe starting with corn.
New Release! The Colour out of Space Graphic Novel, Illustrated by Sara Barkat
Enjoy this classic H.P. Lovecraft story in new graphic novel form. The haunting illustrations in this gothic graphic novel will grip your heart and mind!
Morphing: Lessons from the Year of the Monarch
Dheepa R. Maturi wraps the Year of the Monarch with a butterfly’s journey of growth and the lessons attracted along the way.
Poetry Prompt: Aisling—Vision or Dream
The aisling poem is a vision or dream poem that features a woman as one of its central images. Come pen an aisling with us. We might feature your poem!
Poet Laura: Message in a Bottle
Michelle Rinaldi Ortega drops a message in a bottle for Random Acts of Poetry Day and passes the feather to our new Poet Laura.
Text & Image: Interview with Ellen Kombiyil
From beginnings to writer’s block, from ambles to art-making—check out this interview with poet Ellen Kombiyil!
Poems to Listen By: Yondering—1: H. G. Who?
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Spirals & Seasons: An Interview with Katharine Whitcomb
Poet Katharine Whitcomb has a beautiful spirit. Come listen in to our chat with her—poet, artist, educator!
Year of the Monarch—A Visit to Craik-Patton House
Laura Boggess visits Craik-Patton House for a garden party and shares about the Year of the Monarch project.
Glass & Gardening: Interview with Poet Jules Jacob
Two collections within one year’s time. Meet poet Jules Jacob and learn how she’s handled the challenge. Plus discover her inspirations!
Poetry Prompt: Wordle Your Way
Jumpstart your poetry with a Wordle—as a basis for a found poem. Our Wordle came from The Year of the Monarch poems that you wrote!
Poet Laura: Poems for Liminal Times
Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, shares thoughts and poems of fall as the seasons begin their changing.
Poems to Listen By: Buoyancies—7: The Survivor Rises
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Poetry Prompt: My Poem is an Oasis
Our August theme is Desert & Oasis. Come write a poem that’s an oasis for your readers.