“Dear Dante” by Angela Alaimo O’Donnell is both a conversation with and a tribute to “The Divine Comedy,” the great poetic work by Dante.
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Poets and Poems: Laurie Klein and “House of 49 Doors”
“House of 49 Doors,” the new poetry collection by Laurie Klein, reminds us we never really live our childhood behind.
Poets and Poems: Robert Schultz and “Into the New World”
In “Into The New World: Poems,” Robert Schultz create unforgettable images of war, violence, art, and nature.
Poetry Becomes Theater: “The Last Days of Troy” by Simon Armitage
In “The Last Days of Troy,” British poet laureate Simon Armitage turns Homer’s epic poem into a riveting theater production.
“New Orleans Poems in Creole and French” by Jules Choppin
In “New Orleans Poems in Creole and French,” Jules Choppin takes us into regional culture, language, and that sometimes seems strange.
Poetry Prompt: Revels & Celebrations at Colony!
We had an unexpected music revel at The Colony, an old hotel built in Woodstock in 1929. Peek in for fun photos of the band, the hotel, and a poetry prompt!
Year of the Monarch: Begin Again
Setbacks and disappointments offer Dheepa R. Maturi an opportunity to reflect on the impact of even small steps in the journey toward healing the earth.
XIV. “I Dreaded That First Robin So” by Emily Dickinson
< Return to Emily Dickinson Poems XIV. I Dreaded That First Robin So IN SHADOW. I dreaded that first robin so, But he is mastered now, And I ‘m accustomed to him grown, — He hurts a little, though. I thought if I could only live Till that first shout got by, Not all pianos […]
The Poetry Chapbooks of Red Ceilings Press
Red Ceilings Press publishes small, beautiful poetry chapbooks by UK-resident authors and free eBook chapbooks by others.
Poet Laura: Journeys
Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, begins our 2024 year of Journeys with travel to Paris and Phoenix and the contrasts between.
Gathering Hope: Baby Robin
Gathering Hope is a new occasional column that finds the sublime and hopeful in nature. Come see the “Baby Robin” and experience a hopeful moment of awe and delight.
Edwin Arlington Robinson: A Poet for Poets and Poetry Readers
Edwin Arlington Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize three times for his poetry. He’s a poet for both poets and poetry readers.
Poets and Poems: Moira Lineman and “Toward”
Poet Moira Linehan had the gifts of simplicity and wisdom, and she shared those gifts in the poems of her collection “Toward.”
XXV. “The Sun Kept Setting” by Emily Dickinson
< Return to Emily Dickinson Poems XXV. The Sun Kept Setting DYING. The sun kept setting, setting still; No hue of afternoon Upon the village I perceived, — From house to house ‘t was noon. The dusk kept dropping, dropping still; No dew upon the grass, But only on my forehead stopped, And wandered in […]
Year of the Monarch: Am I Paying Attention?
Dheepa R. Maturi goes from the verge of entomophobia to monarch marvel as she follows the butterfly’s migratory path through Indianapolis and Austin.
Finding Poetry—An Interview with Poet Rick Maxson
Over a lifetime, Rick Maxon found poetry—even though he began by writing “horrible poems” (as he says) and even though he originally felt perplexed when trying to read poems.
Poet Laura: The Gifts that Darkness Brings
In this month’s Poet Laura, Michelle Ortega explores the gifts of the darkness and the wonder of its illumination.
Year of the Monarch: Harvesting and Planting Milkweed Seeds
Fall is the best time to plant milkweed seeds. Laura Boggess has tips to plant your seeds and help sustain the monarch butterfly.
Poet Laura: Trees, Seasons, and Planting
Michelle Ortega, Tweetspeak’s incoming Poet Laura, reflects on the changing seasons, a walking homecoming, and trees dying and planted.
British Poet Laureate Simon Armitage Writes Song Lyrics
In “Never Good with Horses,” British Poet Laureate Simon Armitage publishes a collection of song lyrics that blur the difference between poem and song.