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!
Poetry Prompt: 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.
Make Me Laugh: Photo Play 2
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.
Why People Need Poetry, from Stephen Burt
There are all sorts of wonderful reasons why people need poetry. In this TED talk, Stephen Burt gives his intriguing ideas about a few.
Common Core Picture Poems: Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”
Engage with poems from the Common Core with a dose of humor, beginning with our Picture Poems. Today we consider Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven.”
Whittles and Wood Poetry Prompt: Growth Rings
Growth rings are the well-kept journal in the life of a tree. Join us for our Whittles and Wood poetry prompt and write a poem — the glimpse of a year.
Whittles and Wood Prompt: Photo Play 2
Join us for a walk in the woods and a little leaf-peeping. Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community & share your poetry with us.
Everyone Has Imagination: Interview with Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison (Part 3)
Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison doesn’t want poets to make a living writing poetry. Find out why in Maureen Doallas’s final interview segment.
The Office of Poetry Grievances
Do you have a grievance to file against poetry? Charity Singleton Craig is staffing the Office of Poetry Grievances today.
Let Go of What You Mean to Say: Interview with Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison (Part 2)
“Most adults have suffered from ‘imaginal abuse, ‘” says Joseph Hutchison. Read more on poetic imagination in Part 2 of Maureen Doallas’s interview with the Colorado poet laureate.
Whittles & Wood: Poetry Prompt and Playlist
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.
The Mischief Cafe: Basking Ridge, New Jersey
The very first Mischief Cafe had everything one might expect: tea, toast, poetry. And not a few unexpected moments (and black feathers).
Trains and Tracks Poetry Prompt: A Ticket to Anywhere
See the world through the window of a train. Don’t forget to bring your notebook, there’s poetry waiting to be found along the rails in this week’s poetry prompt.
Photo Play: Trains and Tracks Prompt
Trains embody excitement, freedom, and even a bit of mystery. Grab your camera and join us as we embark on a scenic Photo Play excursion. All aboard!
Trains and Tracks: Poetry Prompt & Playlist
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.
The Ballad: An Infographic
We close out our month-long Ballad theme with a ballad infographic featuring famous ballad poems and folk songs, ballad poets, and a little bit of history.
Poetry Prompt: American Roots
Brought from the old world, our traditional ballads have grown deep American roots. Join us this week for an All-American poetry prompt.
Poetry Prompt: Ballads, Strange and Silly
Outrageous stories can be found within a ballad’s rhyme. We think a little nonsense is good for the child in all of us. Be a part of our silly poetry prompt
PhotoPlay Prompt: A Ballad to Remember 2
Join us for part 2 of our PhotoPlay Prompt: A Ballad to Remember. Find an inspiring picture, write a poem, and be spirited away with a familiar song.
PhotoPlay and Prompt: A Ballad to Remember
A timeless ballad can spark a memory. A song can whisk a listener back, & for a moment rewind the clock. Join our PhotoPlay & show us a ballad to remember.