We had an unexpected music revel at The Colony, an old hotel built in Woodstock in 1929. Peek in for fun photos of the band, the hotel, and a poetry prompt!
Memoir Notebook: A Tune Beyond the River
One traveler goes searching for Chinese poetry in modern Shanghai, and it seems to elude. Until a visit to Du Fu’s cottage.
Year of the Monarch: Begin Again
Setbacks and disappointments offer Dheepa R. Maturi an opportunity to reflect on the impact of even small steps in the journey toward healing the earth.
Poetry Prompt—Journeys: Woodstock Dream
The “100 Coffee Shops” tour begins! Our second stop is Woodstock, New York. And it’s a fabulous one. Highly recommend.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—5: The Edge
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Poetry Prompt: O, Soul
Our February theme is “Heart and Soul,” and today we’re thinking solely about the latter. Let’s take our Souls on a journey in poetry!
Poet Laura: Journeys
Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, begins our 2024 year of Journeys with travel to Paris and Phoenix and the contrasts between.
Poetry Prompt: Heart & Soul
Join us for a little Heart and Soul this month, beginning with the famous song “Heart and Soul” and a sweet poetry prompt.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—4: Wood Song
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Gathering Hope: Baby Robin
Gathering Hope is a new occasional column that finds the sublime and hopeful in nature. Come see the “Baby Robin” and experience a hopeful moment of awe and delight.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ The Poet
Get your favorite steep (or brew) & join us in writing a poem based on “The Poet” by Yone Noguchi.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—3: Elm in Dirt with Bird
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Poet Laura: In the Quiet—Poetry and Invitation
In the quiet January snow, our Poet Laura, Michelle Ortega, offers up a new invitation to poetry and to drop something new into a poem.
Poetry Prompt: Journeys!—Or … Veni, Vidi, Vici
What happened when we journeyed to the famous Louvre museum? Enjoy this fun veni, vidi, vici story, and craft a poem on the way.
Going on Holiday—Things to Unwrap While We’re Away!
We’re going on holiday. But before we go, we’re sharing a few things for you to unwrap while we’re away. See you on Jan 2!
Year of the Monarch: Am I Paying Attention?
Dheepa R. Maturi goes from the verge of entomophobia to monarch marvel as she follows the butterfly’s migratory path through Indianapolis and Austin.
Every Day Poems: Community Mandalas + New Poetry Club Invitation!
Join the next Every Day Poems club activity, and craft a Wish List poem to celebrate that time of year when we look for wishes to come true.
New Gift Book! Drawing Dracula Daily
A new art book for lovers of gothic classics. Drawing Dracula Daily has almost 200 illustrations that chronicle the original tale!
Finding Poetry—An Interview with Poet Rick Maxson
Over a lifetime, Rick Maxon found poetry—even though he began by writing “horrible poems” (as he says) and even though he originally felt perplexed when trying to read poems.
Poet Laura: The Gifts that Darkness Brings
In this month’s Poet Laura, Michelle Ortega explores the gifts of the darkness and the wonder of its illumination.