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“The Heart’s Necessities”: A Death, a Song, a Poem, and a Book

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

“The Heart’s Necessities” brings together the poetry and life story of Jane Tyson Clement and the music of Becca Stevens.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, Music, Poems, poetry, Poets

From Artist’s Way to Museum Art Camp

By Donna Falcone 12 Comments

Artist Way Stained glass

Donna Falcone joined our Artist’s Way book club on a whim—and wrote down a dream. Six years later, a beautiful, unexpected thing has occurred.

Filed Under: Art Education & Theory, Blog, Music, The Artist's Way

By Hand: Pure Play

By Megan Willome 7 Comments

By Hand is a monthly prompt focused on freeing our words by using our hands. This month, we’re exploring the idea of pure play with Megan Willome.

Filed Under: Blog, By Hand, Music, writing prompts

A Night of Cowboy Poetry — Poems, Songs, and Cowpunchers

By Megan Willome 12 Comments

Poetry, music, and cowpunchers took the stage for “A Cowboy’s Night in old Texas.” Megan Willome wore her red boots.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Animal Poems, Ballad Poems, Blog, Funny Poems, Music, poetry, work poems

More than a Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen

By Glynn Young 10 Comments

Red Sky Leonard Cohen

Songwriter Leonard Cohen is also a poet, and in “Songs and Poems, ” he mixes song lyrics with poetry, suggesting there’s little difference.

Filed Under: Blog, book reviews, Books, love poems, Music, Music Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Memoir Notebook: Harp Dreams and Good Vibrations

By Sandra Heska King 19 Comments

Sandra Heska King writes a new story for her life by taking up the harp … again.

Filed Under: Blog, Memoir Notebook, Music

Air, Breath, Wind Playlist & Prompt

By Heather Eure 29 Comments

Air, Breath, Wind

From In the Air Tonight to Just Breathe, this month’s playlist is a whirlwind assortment of classic songs and new-found favorites. Join us!

Filed Under: Air and Wind, Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Fairy Tale & Fantasy Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 21 Comments

Fairy Tale & Fantasy

Our new Fairy Tale & Fantasy Playlist and Prompt is a fantastical journey to the kingdom of make-believe. Listen along and write a storybook poem with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Fairytales, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

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

Funniest Songs Ever: Make Me Laugh Playlist & Prompt!

By Heather Eure 11 Comments

Make Me Laugh

We’ve rounded up the funniest songs ever, to keep your holidays light (even hilarious). From rock to pop, opera to country, we’ve got the best funny songs!

Filed Under: Blog, Funny Poems, Humorous Poems, Music, poetry prompt, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Whittles & Wood: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 34 Comments

Wood and Whittles

We’ve searched far & wide to find just the right songs for you in our latest poetry prompt & playlist. Listen along & sharpen your poetic carving skills.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Whittles & Wood Poems, writing prompts

Trains and Tracks: Poetry Prompt & Playlist

By Heather Eure 26 Comments

trains and tracks playlist and poetry prompt

Musicians have not overlooked the magic and romance of the rails, and we’ve put together a collection of train songs in our new playlist to start off this month’s Trains and Tracks theme.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, Trains and Tracks

The Ballad: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 27 Comments

the ballad

Our new playlist and poetry prompt pays homage to the timeless ballad. Listen along to our inspired tunes and let it bring out your inner troubadour.

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

Dog Songs: Poetry Prompt & Playlist

By Heather Eure 63 Comments

Dog Songs

We cannot imagine a world without dogs and the joy they bring. Check out our new playlist and poetry prompt. Come sing (or howl) a few Dog Songs with us.

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

Tweetspeak Poetry’s Top Ten Posts from the Last Month (or so)

By Will Willingham 1 Comment

top ten posts at tweetspeak poetry

What are we reading at Tweetspeak Poetry? Catch up on the top posts from last month (or so).

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry, Top 10 Poetic Picks

Top Ten Songs to Send You to the Moon (Moon Songs Playlist)

By Will Willingham 1 Comment

moon songs playlist

The moon, with its silent glow and deep mystery, is the locus of many a love song. Give our “To the Moon” moon songs playlist a try for poetic inspiration.

Filed Under: Blog, Moon Songs, Music

Spanish Lace: Playlist & Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 50 Comments

Spanish Lace Poetry Prompt

If you look closely, the intricate pattern of Spanish Lace has a story to tell. We’ve woven together a new playlist of songs—from Spanish lace to lace in general, from the group Paper Lace to some great Spanish love songs. An intoxicating variety of tunes, and a poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Spanish Lace, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Poetry and Music: A Story that Could Be True

By Will Willingham 3 Comments

spoken word poetry cello

What if you paired poetry with music? Daniel Sperry has done just that, beautifully.

Filed Under: Blog, Courage Poems, Hope Poems, Music, poetry, Spoken Word Poems

Cat Poetry: The Cat’s Meow Playlist & Prompt

By tspoetry 27 Comments

Cat Poetry White Cat Poems

Cat poetry has been around for a long time. And why not? Cats are just so intriguing!

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, Cat Poems, Ghazal Poems, Haiku Poems, Music, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Ghazal Poetry: How to Write a Ghazal & Playlist!

By tspoetry 56 Comments

Ghazal Poetry Poems Water

Ghazal poetry is poetry of longing. Check out these easy instructions for How to Write a Ghazal. And smile at “Hip-Hop Ghazal, ” by Patricia Smith.

Filed Under: Blog, Courage Poems, Ghazal Poems, Music, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

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