Come on a French translation adventure that explores the ways of love, with Ronsard’s images of fire and ice.
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Erato
Meet your Muse, Erato, and explore how all kinds of love fuels creative work. Consider romantic, platonic, familial, or self-love!
What Is Lyric Poetry?
Lyric poetry is one of those terms we’ve probably heard tossed around quite a bit, though we may forget to ask “What is lyric poetry, anyway?”
New Year Reset: Giving My Phone a Nap
Bethany Rohde invites you to look away from your phone by giving your phone a creative little nap.
Learning by Poetry: Los Vecinos
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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!
Poet Laura: January Field Notes
Donna Hilbert, our Poet Laura for 2026, takes inspiration from Wallace Stevens for a January walk — perhaps you will too!
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.
Poet Laura: Pelican brief, pod, pouch, scoop, or squadron
In the season of gifts and gratitude, Poet Laura Donna Hilbert reflects on the gift of joy, from pelicans to kindnesses.
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!
Learning by Poetry: C’est Fait Par du Monde
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Poet Laura: Trees, the Sea, Birds, Flowers, Poems
Meet our new Poet Laura, Donna Hilbert, with a look at her “super fabulous” favorite things: trees, the sea, birds, flowers, poems.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ True North
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a poem based on Beth Copeland’s “True North.” Add a little fog & mystery along the way!
Learning by Poetry: Pas du Tout
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Poet Laura: The Verdant Respite of Portugal + New Poet Laura Introduction
Sandra Fox Murphy journeys through Portugal as she concludes the year and passes the feather to incoming Poet Laura, Donna Hilbert.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ The Turning
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a poem based on Maggie Smith’s “I Think of You, Eréndira.” What will turn in your poem?
“Horace: Poet on a Volcano” by Peter Stothard
In “Horace: Poet on a Volcano,” British author and journalist Peter Stothard tells the story of the Roman poet through his odes.
Found in Translation: Gently May It Sing
Come on a French translation adventure that encourages us to be gentle with ourselves, thanks to a poem by Hélène Cardona.