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Poetry Unit: Form
Organize your poetry unit by delving into different popular forms like sonnets and catalog poems, or haiku, sestinas, epic poems, and more. We’ve got great resources to help you.
Writing Poetry: Books & Free Articles
Writing poetry can be a great way to improve your prose writing and your basic ability with images and words. Of course, writing poetry can be a wonderful past-time for its own sake. Either way, here are some wonderful resources that will help you out.
Have We Outlived Epic Poetry? Maybe, But Herrera to Rowling Say No
Have we outlived epic poetry? Karen Swallow Prior points to today’s epic literature and the communal creation of a new epic poem as evidence it’s still around.
Poetry Unit: How to Write Great Poetry
Want to organize your poetry unit in terms of actually writing poetry? This can be a fun challenge, and enlightening! That’s why we published How to Write a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem “Introduction to Poetry.” It’s got everything you need for a poetry unit based on writing—from how to get started to […]
Healing with Poetry: Interview with Fred Foote (Part 3)
Maureen Doallas concludes her interview with Fred Foote, retired Navy Medical Corps physician who leads the Warrior Poetry Project in Bethesda, Maryland.
Healing with Poetry: Interview with Poet Fred Foote (Part 2)
Maureen Doallas continues her interview with Fred Foote, retired Navy Medical Corps physician who leads the Warrior Poetry Project in Bethesda, Maryland.
Circus and Carnival Prompt: A Kids-Eye-View
This week, ignore any suggestions to “grow up.” Join us as we explore the circus & carnival with a kids-eye-view. Writing your poem in crayon is optional. After you share your poem with us, feel free to put it on your fridge.
Healing with Poetry: Interview with Poet Fred Foote (Part 1)
Meet Fred Foote, retired Navy Medical Corps physician who served in the 2003 Iraq War and currently leads the Warrior Poetry Project in Bethesda, Maryland.
Circus & Carnival Prompt: Circus Animals
Behold the spectacle of exotic animals from the four corners of the world. Join us under the big top for this week’s poetry prompt about circus animals.
Random Acts of Poetry Day
Date: Random Acts of Poetry Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday in October. In 2025, that’s October 1. How to Celebrate: Random Acts of Poetry Day is about painting poetry in the public square, either literally or figuratively. Chalk your poem onto the sidewalk (or a blackboard), leave one on a subway seat, pin […]
Circus & Carnival: Playlist and Prompt
This month’s playlist and prompt features the excitement of the circus & carnival. Click play and join the wild ride. Admission is always free.
Ship, Sail, Boat: Build a Boat of Poetry
This week, we explore a poem by T.S. Eliot prize-winner, Philip Gross, “The Boat Made of Poems.” Gather your tools & craft a boat of your poetry with us.
Ship, Sail, Boat: Playlist & Prompt
Listen along with us to this month’s playlist. It features dozens of songs that will help you lose sight of the shore. Be sure to join us for a poetry prompt while we learn a little about structure through the poem, Sea Fever by John Masefield.
Shakespeare & Company: Dream a Little Dream Prompt
Dream a little dream with us, in this Shakespeare poetry prompt. You can deny what the poem means, if anything at all. That’s the beauty of a dream.
The Best in Poetry: This Month’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
How awe makes us more generous, how rhythm can help dyslexic kids read, and how reading Ginsberg might get you fired. It’s our Top Ten Poetic Picks.
Shakespeare & Company: Playlist and Prompt
From Natalie Merchant to Duke Ellington, we’ve got a Shakespeare playlist that brings to life the famous playwright and poet, plus a few unexpected tunes.
Thank You for Supporting “Poetry for Life”
Thanks for partnering with us, to bring people “poetry for life.” From teaching resources, to inspirational prompts and playlists; from public days like Poetry at Work Day, Take Your Poet to Work Day, and Poem on Your Pillow Day to a traveling Mischief Cafe, your partnership helps promote the 5 vital approaches that will make […]
Heroes and Villains: Playlist and Prompt
We’ve carefully curated this month’s playlist to bring you the songs of heroes and villains. There’s a theme song waiting for you. Just click play.
The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry Taboo Words
You have poetry questions. We have (some) poetry answers—and questions of our own. Join our latest discussion about poetry taboo words!