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The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry!

By L.L. Barkat 150 Comments

Paris Writing Desk Poet is In

You’ve got poetry questions. We’ve got award-winning poets and poetry reviewers. Ask us anything about poetry! The Poet is in, ready to answer.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry teaching resources, The Poet is In

Make Me Laugh Poetry Prompt: Funny Haiku

By Heather Eure 56 Comments

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The simple structure of haiku lends itself to a lot of witty potential. Join us for our Hilarious Haiku poetry prompt, write a funny haiku and share it!

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

The Night Before Christmas: A Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 12 Comments

Gingerbread House Prompt

The images of Christmas: Snow, gingerbread, candy canes, ribbons, evergreens, cranberries, candles. Join us for a “Night Before Christmas” poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, Poems, poetry prompt, writing prompts

Poetry for Life: The 5 Vital Approaches

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Tweetspeak Poetry is dedicated to tipping the balance between “established poets” being the main source of poetry and poetry access, versus a situation where excellent poetry can be loved, created, and encountered in ordinary life. To that end, we support and highlight programs that take 5 vital approaches: 1. Teach it like it’s alive. When […]

Poetry for Life: Language of the Birds, North Beach, San Francisco

By Will Willingham 10 Comments

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Books in flight in San Francisco’s ‘Language of the Birds’ sculpture takes the charge to paint poetry in the public square quite literally.

Filed Under: Blog, Poetry for Life

Poetry for Life: “Wasted Beauty” at Tavern of Fine Arts

By Glynn Young 6 Comments

We found poetry in our own community, both formal and informal, historical and contemporary. And we found it at the Tavern of Fine Arts.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, book reviews, Literary Tour, Poems, poetry, Poetry for Life, poetry reviews, Poets

The Best in Poetry: This Month’s Top Ten Poetic Picks

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

Best in Poetry Top Ten Poetic Picks

Toni Morrison finally reads ‘Beloved.’ You might be too smart to write. Why productivity might be killing you. Our Top Ten Poetic Picks.

Filed Under: Art, Blog, Books, poetry, Top 10 Poetic Picks

Poetry for Life: Take a Poet Home with You in Seattle

By Glynn Young 22 Comments

It’s poetry for life – and it surrounds you. Look for it and help Tweetspeak Poetry celebrate it. We’re starting in Seattle.

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Poetry for Life: The 5 Vital Approaches

By L.L. Barkat 14 Comments

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In a recent article at The Huffington Post, I highlighted 5 vital approaches for furthering “poetry for life.” Now Tweetspeak is taking it a step beyond.

Filed Under: Blog, Poetry for Life

The Office of Poetry Grievances

By Charity Singleton Craig 19 Comments

Office of Poetry Grievances

Do you have a grievance to file against poetry? Charity Singleton Craig is staffing the Office of Poetry Grievances today.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, poetry teaching resources

Why Teach Poetry? Interview with Colorado Poet Laureate Joseph Hutchison (Part 1)

By Maureen Doallas 10 Comments

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“If we taught poetry as a way of knowing, students wouldn’t have to ask why they should study it.” Maureen Doallas interviews Colorado poet laureate Joseph Hutchison.

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Top 10 All-Time Posts at Tweetspeak Poetry

By Will Willingham 7 Comments

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We have no super-secret algorithms but through a process that’s one part data, one part intuition, one part special sauce, we’ve gathered the 10 most popular posts in the Tweetspeak archives (from all time).

Filed Under: Blog, Catalog Poems, Ghazal Poems, Poetry Classroom, Pride and Prejudice, Shakespeare, Top 10 Poetic Picks

Poetry at Home—With Mischief, Toast, and Tea

By L.L. Barkat 22 Comments

Poetry is for life, not for ivory towers. That’s why we’re taking it home, with mischief, toast, and tea, through a new initiative called The Mischief Café.

Filed Under: Blog, Mischief Café, Poetry for Life

Poetry Prompt: American Roots

By Heather Eure 5 Comments

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Brought from the old world, our traditional ballads have grown deep American roots. Join us this week for an All-American poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Ballad Poems, Ballads, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Ballads, Strange and Silly

By Heather Eure 21 Comments

Ballads, Strange and Silly

Outrageous stories can be found within a ballad’s rhyme. We think a little nonsense is good for the child in all of us. Be a part of our silly poetry prompt

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

The Best in Poetry: Top Ten Poetic Picks

By Will Willingham 5 Comments

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Your novel’s optimum length is shorter than a bridge. A literary time capsule. Team building for the self-employed. It’s our Top 10 Poetic Picks.

Filed Under: Art, Blog, poetry, Poetry at Work

Journey into Poetry: Maureen Doallas

By Maureen Doallas 36 Comments

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For some, reading and writing poetry is a way “through the tunnel and back into the light.” Follow Maureen Doallas’ Journey into Poetry.

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A Poetry Dare. I Really Don’t Care.

By Ed Cyzewski 17 Comments

Light Switch Poetry Dare

We’ve extended a poetry dare. And the subject is not quite willing. What will happen to Ed over the next 30 days?

Filed Under: Blog, Poetry Dare

The Ballad: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 27 Comments

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Our new playlist and poetry prompt pays homage to the timeless ballad. Listen along to our inspired tunes and let it bring out your inner troubadour.

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

The Surprising Poetry of Arianna Huffington’s ‘Thrive’

By L.L. Barkat 5 Comments

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When you think Huffington Post, what comes to mind? It might not be poetry. But poetry is at the heart of Arianna Huffington and her book Thrive.

Filed Under: Blog, book reviews, Courage Poems, Finding Inspiration, Hope Poems, Living, Rain poems

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