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By Heart: “Let Evening Come” + New Frost “Stopping by Woods” Challenge

By Megan Willome 20 Comments

Jane Kenyon

The nights are short and sometimes the holidays are hard. Find comfort in this month’s By Heart column, in which we wrap up our memorization of Jane Kenyon’s “Let Evening Come.”

Filed Under: Blog, By Heart, Courage Poems, Farm Poems, Poems, poetry, Poetry for Life

By Heart: “Peace” by Sara Teasdale + New Kenyon “Let Evening Come” Challenge

By Megan Willome 13 Comments

Sara Teasdale

Looking for peace? Find it in this month’s By Heart column, in which we wrap up our memorization of Sara Teasdale’s “Peace” and learn some surprising memory techniques.

Filed Under: Blog, By Heart, Sara Teasdale

By Heart: “Ulysses” wrapup + New Teasdale “Peace” Challenge

By Megan Willome 12 Comments

“Come, my friends.” Join us for this month’s By Heart column, in which we wrap up our memorization of the last lines of Tennyson’s ‘Ulysses.’

Filed Under: Blog, By Heart, Finding Inspiration

A Poem in Every Heart: I May, I Might, I Must

By Laura Lynn Brown 8 Comments

A Poem in Every Heart Marianne Moore bleeding hearts

We believe a heart can hold many poems. But every heart should have at least one. Join author Laura Lynn Brown, as she reveals a “can do” poem she put into her heart.

Filed Under: A Poem in Every Heart, Blog, Commit Poetry

Great Friendship Tales: The Power of Sam and Frodo Starts With Tolkien

By Glynn Young 5 Comments

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Some of the most enduring tales ever told rely on great friends, like Sam and Frodo in The Lord of the Rings. Where did Tolkien find inspiration for these characters? You might discover the answers starting with his own life.

Filed Under: Blog, Friendship Project, Patron Only, Tolkien

R Is for Rewriting: Creating The Joy of Poetry – Part 3

By Megan Willome 12 Comments

As Megan Willome approaches the task of rewriting The Joy of Poetry, she finds a different rhythm to her work.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, The Joy of Poetry, Writing Life

Regional Tour: Milwaukee Art Museum

By Prasanta Verma 8 Comments

Milwaukee Art Museum Atrium

Prasanta Verma arrives at the right time to see the Milwaukee Art Museum’s rooftop open its wings. Or are they waves? Tour the museum and take in some art.

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Memoir Notebook: Waterfall of Sweet Dreams—Part III: Disenchantment

By Richard Maxson 8 Comments

The disenchantment of the acting life sends Richard Maxson toward the greater question of what will really bring him happiness.

Filed Under: Blog, Memoir Notebook

Poetry Prompt: Funniest Family Gatherings

By Heather Eure 4 Comments

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.

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

Interview with Poet Patty Paine (Part 2): Poetry Can Save You

By Maureen Doallas 7 Comments

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Poet Patty Paine confides that “poetry, the reading and the writing of it, has saved my life.”

Filed Under: Blog, Grief Poems, Interview, poetry, Poets

Interview with Poet Patty Paine (Part 1): Write Fearlessly

By Maureen Doallas 5 Comments

Maureen Doallas: Patty Paine Interview Part 1

“[H]aving a routine is necessary. There’s a difference between committing to a set period of time to write and needing the universe to align in order to write.” ~ Patty Paine

Filed Under: Blog, Interview, Poets

Artist Date: Adena Layers

By Laura Boggess 14 Comments

Artist Date Violet

Come along on an Artist Date? This week, we’re humming to layers of souls.

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The Artist’s Way: Conclusion

By Will Willingham 17 Comments

The Artist’s Way: If growth “is a spiral process, doubling back on itself, ” we don’t need to eat a whole carp in a day.

Filed Under: Blog, book club, The Artist's Way, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Reading in the Wild: June’s Pages

By Megan Willome 17 Comments

Come learn the secrets of being a wild reader. Or just share your June pages. Megan Willome leads the way, with her June good reads.

Filed Under: Blog, Literacy for Life, Read for Fun, Reading and Books, Reading in the Wild

“The Self-seeker” by Robert Frost

< Return to Robert Frost Poems The Self-seeker “Willis, I didn’t want you here to-day: The lawyer’s coming for the company. I’m going to sell my soul, or, rather, feet. Five hundred dollars for the pair, you know.” “With you the feet have nearly been the soul; And if you’re going to sell them to […]

“The Code” by Robert Frost

< Return to Robert Frost Poems The Code There were three in the meadow by the brook Gathering up windrows, piling cocks of hay, With an eye always lifted toward the west Where an irregular sun-bordered cloud Darkly advanced with a perpetual dagger Flickering across its bosom. Suddenly One helper, thrusting pitchfork in the ground, […]

Poets and Poems: Daniel Leach and “Places the Soul Goes”

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

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In “Places the Soul Goes,” poet Daniel Leach takes us on a journey of discovery that transcends time and space.

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

“The Trial by Existence” by Robert Frost

< Return to Robert Frost Poems The Trial by Existence Even the bravest that are slain Shall not dissemble their surprise On waking to find valor reign, Even as on earth, in paradise; And where they sought without the sword Wide fields of asphodel fore’er, To find that the utmost reward Of daring should be […]

“Asking for Roses” by Robert Frost

< Return to Robert Frost Poems Asking for Roses A house that lacks, seemingly, mistress and master, With doors that none but the wind ever closes, Its floor all littered with glass and with plaster; It stands in a garden of old-fashioned roses. I pass by that way in the gloaming with Mary; ‘I wonder,’ […]

Robert Frost Poems Library

Robert Frost Poems You might know Robert Frost best as the poet who wrote The Road Not Taken. But there is so much more to enjoy. We invite you to explore! 🙂 A Boy’s Will (1913 poetry collection) Part I Into My Own The youth is persuaded that he will be rather more than less […]

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