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The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry!

By L.L. Barkat 150 Comments

Paris Writing Desk Poet is In

You’ve got poetry questions. We’ve got award-winning poets and poetry reviewers. Ask us anything about poetry! The Poet is in, ready to answer.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry teaching resources, The Poet is In

Twitter Poems: Top Ten Poetic Tweets

By Will Willingham 2 Comments

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Looking for poetry on Twitter? Look no further than our latest Top Ten Poetic Tweets, featuring some of the best Twitter poems we’ve seen lately.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, Top Ten Poetic Tweets, Twitter poetry

Regional Tours: Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln NE

By Michelle DeRusha 13 Comments

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Take a literary tour of Lincoln’s Sheldon Museum of Art, from the giant head on the steps to giant torn pages in the breeze and everything in between.

Filed Under: Art, Art Galleries and Exhibits, Blog, Regional Tour

Edvard Munch – Poet?

By Glynn Young 7 Comments

Edvard Munch is known for his paintings, especially “The Scream.” But he was also a poet, and wrote many entries in his private journals in poetic form.

Filed Under: Art, Art Galleries and Exhibits, Blog, Books, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Bread, Pastries, Pies Playlist & Prompt

By Heather Eure 134 Comments

Bread, Pastries, and Pies

This month’s playlist is a mouth-watering buffet of sweet musical delights. Listen along, share a pastry poem, and think about your New Year’s diet later.

Filed Under: Blog, Food Poems, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Resolved: Citizens for a Saner Internet—and Life

By L.L. Barkat

Cranberry Candles Citizens for a Saner Internet

What costs are you bearing—from an uncontrolled, angry, demanding Internet? And what are you going to do about it?

Filed Under: Blog, Citizens for a Saner Internet, Writing Life

5 Great New Year’s Poems

By Will Willingham 14 Comments

5 great new year's poems

The future rolling out before us captivates us with anticipation at the same time as it can unnerve us with its uncertainty. For now, let’s go with the anticipation, revel in the thoughts of good things to come. Here are 5 great poems to mark the New Year, and new beginnings.

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Mischief Café: Little Rock, Arkansas

By Laura Lynn Brown 19 Comments

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When Laura Lynn Brown hosted a Mischief Cafe in her home in Little Rock, she thought her guests might discuss their relationships to poetry. She didn’t expect a stealth sock.

Filed Under: Blog, Mischief Café, Tea

Poets and Poems: William Stafford and “Ask Me”

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

William Stafford had a unique poetic voice that transcended literary movements. “Ask Me: 100 Essential Poems” provides a window into that voice.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, book reviews, Poems, Poems about poetry, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Tell Us What You Want: 2014-2015 Survey

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

Please take a few minutes to tell us what you want here in 2015. Your opinion helps make Tweetspeak the best it can be—for you and the community.

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Make Me Laugh Poetry Prompt: Funny Haiku

By Heather Eure 56 Comments

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The simple structure of haiku lends itself to a lot of witty potential. Join us for our Hilarious Haiku poetry prompt, write a funny haiku and share it!

Filed Under: Blog, Funny Poems, Haiku, Haiku Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Colorful Ebook: Celebrate Poetry at Work Day

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

celebrate poetry at work day little gifts

Now you can celebrate Poetry at Work Day with this colorful, fun, organized ebook resource.

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Winter’s Stars: Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 28 Comments

Snowflake Magnifed Winter Poetry

The seasons, if you live in a region where they really assert themselves, each give us a different experience of the world. Share your favorite Winter poem in the comment box.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, writing prompts

The Gift of a Day: Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

Red Christmas Gift with Star and Ribbon Poetry Prompt

On a day like Christmas, gifts are the center, and ultimately can act as symbols of the deeper gift of sacred space and sharing.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, writing prompts

The Night Before Christmas: A Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 12 Comments

Gingerbread House Prompt

The images of Christmas: Snow, gingerbread, candy canes, ribbons, evergreens, cranberries, candles. Join us for a “Night Before Christmas” poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, Poems, poetry prompt, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Funniest Family Gatherings

By Heather Eure 4 Comments

Funniest Family Gatherings

Celebrate those unforgettable occasions with all the characters that make up a family. Join us for Funniest Family Gatherings. Share a poem & a few laughs.

Filed Under: Blog, Funny Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle Meets Maya Angelou

By T.S. Poetry 1 Comment

Black and White Zinnia

When two major figures—both word people—get together over their similarities and differences, something awe-inspiring happens. Chappelle and Angelou. Wow.

Filed Under: Blog, Videos

Top Ten Sightings in the Wild—On Being a Writer

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

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The new Kroeker and Craig title has been seen increasingly off the bookshelf and in the wild. Check out our Top Ten Sightings of On Being a Writer.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, On Being a Writer

Wallace Stevens and Walking the Landscape

By Glynn Young 7 Comments

Winter Woods

Landscape has been an inspiration to poets, including Wallace Stevens, who comes along for a hike near St. Louis to help find the poetry of the landscape.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry

Make Me Laugh: Photo Play 2

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

Make Me Laugh

Join us for a few giggles and smiles while you explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Be inspired and share your poetry with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Funny Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

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