Peter Parker, in “Housman Country: Into the Heart of England,” explains why “A Shropshire Lad” became one of the most popular poetry books of the 20th century.
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Make It: Poetry Hearts at the Table
A lovely glass milk jug becomes the inspiration for a beautiful poetry hearts activity. Join Callie Feyen and make a few thoughtful hearts for Valentines or just for fun.
Poetry Prompt: Your heart (and Rondeau) On Your Sleeve
Many poets write with their heart on their sleeve. Those who wrote rondeau poems are no exception. Learn about the heart-felt sentiments of two famous rondeau poems and create one of your very own.
The Heart’s Affections: On Loving Pearl Jenkins
In fiction, are characters there to make the plot happen, or does it work the other way around? Adjustments’ Pearl Jenkins gives us a clue.
The Heart Aroused: Chaos and Complexity
Allowing the science of complexity — and the poetic tradition — to play out naturally in the maze of business might take a little trust.
The Heart Aroused: Strategy and Soul
There’s an equal place in the psyche for both strategy and soul.
The Heart Aroused: Embracing Fire
How can you give oxygen to the fire of your creative soul in business?
The Heart Aroused: Meetings in the Dark
How has fear kept you from tapping into your creative soul, in business or in life?
Stanley Moss’s “God Breaketh Not All Men’s Hearts Alike”
Now Moss has published what must stand as a testament to his career as a poet
Poetry Memorization: Write it on the Heart, Says Julia Kasdorf
I tell them committing a poem is a form of self love, like buying yourself a gift, only better.
Poets and Poems: Angela Alaimo O’Donnell and “Dear Dante”
“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.
Poet Laura: The Butterfly Effect—Year of the Monarch
Dheepa R. Maturi, Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, invites us to participate in the Year of the Monarch, a project both practical and poetic, to help our butterfly friends.
Poets and Poems: Dana Gioia and “Meet Me at the Lighthouse”
“Meet Me at the Lighthouse,” the new poetry collection by Dana Gioia, explores memory, family, and remembering what’s important.
Perspective: When Authors Keep Secrets
It’s one thing when a narrator keeps secrets. It’s another when an author keeps them. Join us for “The Remains of the Day.”
‘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.”
“The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Charge of the Light Brigade I Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” he said. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. II “Forward, the Light Brigade!” Was there a man […]
“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 […]
50 States of Generosity: Wisconsin
We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Wisconsin and its state fruit: the cranberry. Plus poetry!
Children’s Book Club: ‘Knuffle Bunny’
Do you love toddlers, even in the throes of rage? Then you’ll love Trixie and “Knuffle Bunny” by Mo Willems. Join us for Children’s Book Club.
Poetry Prompt: Choose Risk Over Cuteness —The Acrostic Poem
Think the acrostic poem is too cute? Think again. Join Callie Feyen and Tania Runyan and see how risky the form can be.