Change your heart. Change your mood. Change a day that you have rued. Let’s read “Dust of Snow” then “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes.
By Heart: ‘Wintering’ + New Charlotte Mew Challenge
We have a bit more wintering to do. Do you have your honey? Join us as we learn Sylvia Plath’s poem “Wintering” By Heart.
‘Wintering’ book club: Thaw & Lapwing
After winter comes thaw and a surprise—lapwing. Join us for the third and final book club discussing Katherine May’s “Wintering.”
‘Wintering’ book club: Cold Water & Resilient Gulls
Swimming in cold water, Katherine May sees gulls and feels unburdened. Join us for our second book club reading “Wintering.”
‘Wintering’ book club: Hot Water & Starlings
A flock of starlings signals Katherine May is in hot water. Join us for our first book club discussion of “Wintering.”
Book Club Announcement: Wintering by Katherine May
It is winter, and the rooks are here. Join us for our next patron-only book club, discussing Katherine May’s book “Wintering,” beginning February 9.
By Heart: ‘The Snow Man’ + New Sylvia Plath Challenge
Let’s step out of our own snow globe and have a mind of winter. Join us in learning Wallace Stevens’ poem “The Snow Man” By Heart.
Poet Laura: The first poem that broke my heart
Our Poet Laura Karen Paul Holmes shares the first poem to break her heart. What was the first poem that broke yours?
Holidays by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow—And Happy Ones, to You!
We send our best wishes to you for the season and the year to come with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Holidays.”
The Year by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (a Happy New One to You!)
Enjoy this poem selection from Ella Wheeler Wilcox and our best wishes for happy holidays and a warm and rich New Year.
Top 10 Poetic Calvin & Hobbes Quotes
Bill Watterson’s characters shed light on the creative imagination of a child. But the beloved comic strip is also quite poetic. Here are 10 great Calvin & Hobbes poems.
Coloring Page Poems: The Snow Man by Wallace Stevens
Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with “The Snow Man” by Wallace Stevens.
Top 10 Winter Poems
Enjoy these 10 great winter poems to bring the color back to the season.
Poetry Classroom: The Wake of Our Sleep
Welcome to this month’s poetry classroom. Up today, “What Lives in the Wake of Our Sleep.”