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Poets and Poems: Joseph Bottum and “Spending the Winter”
“Spending the Winter” by Joseph Bottum contains both free verse and New Formalist poems that are all strikingly beautiful.
Text & Image: Interview with Ellen Kombiyil
From beginnings to writer’s block, from ambles to art-making—check out this interview with poet Ellen Kombiyil!
Poems to Listen By: Yondering—1: H. G. Who?
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Poets and Poems: Jules Jacob & Sonja Johanson and “Rappaccini’s Garden: Poisonous Poetry”
In “Rappaccini’s Garden: Poisonous Poetry,” Jules Jacob and Sonja Johanson have visualized the plants of a Nathaniel Hawthorne short story.
Poets and Poems: Ellen Kombiyil and “Love as Invasive Species”
In “Love as an Invasive Species,” poet Ellen Kombiyil takes us out of comfort zones to tells stories of women who face and survive adversity.
Spirals & Seasons: An Interview with Katharine Whitcomb
Poet Katharine Whitcomb has a beautiful spirit. Come listen in to our chat with her—poet, artist, educator!
Poets and Poems: Emily Patterson and “Haiku at 5:38 a.m.”
In “Haiku at 5:38 a.m.” poet Emily Patterson uses the haiku form to describe each hour of the day for a woman and young mother.
Year of the Monarch—A Visit to Craik-Patton House
Laura Boggess visits Craik-Patton House for a garden party and shares about the Year of the Monarch project.