“Female Figure (Possibly Venus)” by Brian Felsen is a collection of twenty-two poems that explores love, relationships and the artistic imagination.
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Poetry Prompt: Wind, What’s Your Name?
There are names for each bluster, gust, & breeze that blows through nearly every corner of the world. Capture the wind, name it, & write a poem. Join us!
Romeo and Juliet: Surprise, Shakespeare Favored The Girl
Was Shakespeare ahead of his time, in his portrayal of the characters in Romeo and Juliet? A close reading of the play contains the answer.
Poets and Poems: The Great Indian Poetry Collective
The Great Indian Poetry Collective is a new literary venture specializing in new poetry from India. Two of its poetry collections show how.
Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Join Dolly Lee on her latest literary tour and explore the wide range of contemporary art in the collection at the Cantor Art Center at Stanford.
A More Beautiful Question: Thinking in Questions (Book Club)
What if we didn’t stop asking questions when we got to a certain age? Join us in our first installment of the A More Beautiful Question book club.
How to Write a Story: Choosing Point of View
How do you go about choosing point of view? Get the ins and outs of choosing first, second, or third, as well as omniscient or limited narrator.
Poets and Poems: Willie Perdomo and Saeed Jones
Two finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award for poetry, Willie Perdomo and Saeed Jones, have produced poems of music, remembrance and pain.
Twitter Poems: Top Ten Poetic Tweets
Looking for poetry on Twitter? Look no further than our latest Top Ten Poetic Tweets, featuring some of the best Twitter poems we’ve seen lately.
Poets & Writers Toolkit: 5 Invaluable Word Tools
Stuck on a word? There is hope for your writing project with the perfect dictionary to fit your precise need. Sara Barkat has 5 word tools for poets.
Poetry Prompt: Imaginary & Fantastical Creatures
Our poetry prompt invites you to design an extraordinary beast of your own imagination. “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” Explore nonsense poetry with us.
Top 10 Best Fairy Tale Poems
From Cinderella to Midas, Rumpelstiltskin to Red Riding Hood, we’ve gathered up a basket full of 10 best Fairy Tale Poems to skip through the woods with.
Poets and Poems: Jake Adam York and “Abide”
Published posthumously, “Abide” is Jake Adam York’s continued memorial to the 126 people who died from 1954 to 1968 in the civil rights movement.
Photo Play 2: Fairy Tale and Fantasy
Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Jump into our fairy tale storybook and share your poetry magic with us!
Memoir Notebook: Writing the Fragile
In memoir, how do you write what is fragile? Maybe first you have to live it. Courageously remember it. Then tap the fragile in yourself.
The Best in Poetry: Top Ten Poetic Picks
Writing your way to a better life, Langston doodles, literary restaurant reviews and becoming mermaids. It’s our Top Ten Poetic Picks.
Artist Date: A February March
Want to open up your creativity? Maybe you need an Artist’s Date. Bundle up and take a winter’s walk on the ice with LW Lindquist.
Photo Play & Prompt: Fairy Tale and Fantasy
If we look closely, fairy tale images can be found all around us. So snap an enchanting photograph or write a poem & join us for a little Photo Play magic!
10 Luscious Love Poem Books for Your Valentine
Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but there is still time to treat your Love to one or more of these luscious love poem books.
Poetry Prompt: Cookie of Good Fortune
We think every cookie is full of good luck. Especially when they’re chocolate chip! Join our poetry prompt & bake up your own cookie of good fortune.