In Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance,” the pirate king interrupts the action by suddenly declaring “What, we ask, ...

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A new anthology edited by US poet laureate Ada Limón invites us into the natural world.

Explore 8 powerful but lesser-known poems by Maya Angelou that reveal her depth, spirit, and poetic genius—perfect for ...

Thomas skillfully links diverse topics and imagery to tell of the beauty of nature and the dangers we face as a species and planet. These poems are both playful and ominous. Thomas deftly takes ...

Glossier hosted its first Paris pop-up, celebrating its new fragrance and reaffirming its unique edge in creating unique, ...

Poetry is alive and well in Alaska, and April as Poetry Month is a great time to meet or reacquaint ourselves with three very ...

We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...

BYU professor of English Lance Larsen has been writing poetry for four decades. His poems are regularly published in leading ...

The connection between Nowruz and poetry Throughout history, Persian poets have drawn inspiration from the arrival of spring, the beauty of nature, and the renewal that Nowruz represents. The themes ...