Silence the inner critic, says New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp, who recommends writing for yourself, without judgment.

Like many sci-fi films, the fancy bells and mirrors in Daniela Forever are ... I have this kind of love-hate relationship with dreams because I don't remember what happens every night. I barely ...

It can also be a radical rebellion, a transgressive claim to happiness in the face of constant erasure. And so can community.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lyndsay Rush, the poet behind @maryoliversdrunkcousin on Instagram, on how she went from not liking poetry to publishing her debut book of poems, A BIT MUCH.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning are celebrated not only for their contributions to English literature but also ...

Art can help us make sense of the world, and these moving poems about life offer a better understanding of the ups and downs ...

I wrote this poem in honor of my niece who had breast cancer, who was determined to live out the rest of her life giving her loved ones hope and strength. I wrote and submitted this poem in honor of ...

“You don’t know my suffering,” she barks ... Pansy may be a killjoy, but they love her anyway, as only family can. She’s been conditioned to expect the worst. For some, that might ...

I wrote these poems as ... more grateful for my life. I’m thankful for everyday I’m blessed to see and am living with purpose and the hope of the future and whatever life has in store. My desire now ...

Whether you’re looking to soothe your mind, ignite your inner rebel or make your heart sing, poetry offers something for every day and every mood. As Dylan Thomas said, “poetry is what in a poem makes ...

Your brain and behaviors tell you you're in love in a variety of ways ... with the statement "Sex is the most important part of my relationship with [my partner]." The longing for an emotional ...

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