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Poets and Poems: Troy Cady and “Featherdusting the Moon”

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

The 100 poems of “Featherdusting the Moon” by Troy Cady exhibit a sense of play, accompanied by a sense of wisdom and humility.

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Met an Obligation – with Poetry

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

After his childhood friend Geoffrey Bache Smith died in World War I, J.R.R. Tolkien self-imposed an obligation to publish Smith’s poetry.

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Poetry Prompt: At Home Poems

By Callie Feyen 3 Comments

This year might mean not being at home for the holidays. Join us and look for poetry in your (perhaps) altered plans with this prompt.

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C.S. Lewis: World War I Poet

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

In 1919, C.S. Lewis published a volume of poetry under a pseudonym. The collection reflected his experiences in World War I.

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Poetry Prompt: Beauty in a Pandemic

By Callie Feyen 9 Comments

There is beauty — even in a pandemic. These days after Thanksgiving, follow a poetry prompt about the natural beauty you are grateful for.

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Poets and Poems: A.M. Juster and “Wonder & Wrath”

By Glynn Young 7 Comments

“Wonder & Wrath,” the ninth poetry collection by A.M. Juster, is alternately serious and playful, written by a master of formalism.

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James Sale and “HellWard” – Writing an Epic Poem in English

By Glynn Young 20 Comments

Few poets would attempt what James Sale is doing — writing an epic poem in English inspired by Dante’s “The Divine Comedy.”

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Poetry Prompt: What a Memory Is

By Callie Feyen 4 Comments

What is a memory? A 96-year-old woman and a small boy are searching for the answer. Author Callie Feyen searches for poetry in what they find.

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When Your Phone Dies: “A Hurricane in My Head” by Matt Abbott

By Glynn Young 6 Comments

In “A Hurricane in My Head,” Poet Matt Abbott has a suggestion for what to do when your young teen’s phone dies.

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Robert Hudson Explains the House Fly — and Poetry

By Glynn Young 5 Comments

In “The Poet and the Fly,” Robert Hudson considers seven poets and how they used the common house fly to develop their themes.

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Poets and Poems: Susan Richardson and “Things My Mother Left Behind”

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

In “Things My Mother Left Behind,” poet Susan Richardson tells the story of her loss of sight and progression to darkness.

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Poetry Prompt: Do Something You Love And Tell About It

By Callie Feyen 2 Comments

What would you do if your teacher gave you this assignment: Do something you love and then tell about it? Join author Callie Feyen as she and her daughters try to complete the task.

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Forgotten Classics: “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Julian Symons

By Glynn Young 5 Comments

“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Julian Symons, first published 42 years ago, remains the best biography of Edgar Allan Poe.

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Poetry Prompt: Consider the Pumpkin Vine

By Callie Feyen 7 Comments

What happens when you take sadness and joy on a walk through a pumpkin patch? Callie Feyen leads a poetry prompt using a poem by Uncle Mose.

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Paul Brookes – A Poetry Champion Who Writes Poetry

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Paul Brookes not only writes poetry; he is also a champion for poetry, recognizing and celebrating poets worldwide.

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“30 Poems to Memorize (Before It’s Too Late)” by David Kern

By Glynn Young 15 Comments

In “30 Poems to Memorize (Before It’s Too Late),” editor David Kern and 13 other contributors remind us of why we love poetry.

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Poetry Prompt: Wise Teachers

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

Wise teachers can be found in unexpected places, like gym parking lots. Join us for a poetry prompt about the people who help us find wisdom.

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Poets and Poems: John Balaban and “Empires”

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

“Empires” by poet John Balaban mines both human and personal history poetically to ask what creates the idea of the common good.

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Words, Music, Voice: Justin Hamm and “Federico Garcia Lorca Blues”

By Glynn Young 1 Comment

The album “Federico Garcia Lorca Blues” by Justin Hamm combines poetry, music, and voice to create an almost perfect poetic experience.

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Poets and Poems: Jane Kenyon and “Best Poems”

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

“The Best Poems of Jane Kenyon” provides a wonderful introduction to the full range of her accomplishments as a poet.

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