Tweetspeak Poetry

Poets and Poems: Betsy Mars and “Rue Obscure”

“Rue Obscure” by poet Betsy Mars navigates the pain and reality of life, showing that we can still be left standing.

In “The Fixed Hours,” poet Kortney Garrison uses nature as a metaphor for family, children, relationships, and life.

In “The Story of a Poem,” poet, editor, and professor Matthew Zapruder describes and explains his life of poetry.

Delightful poet and writer Donna Hilbert, our Poet Laura for the past year, closes out her term and passes the feather to Catherine Abbey Hodges.

October 13, 2026 By Glynn Young 1 Comment

Mischa Willett finds grace, purpose, and meaning in poetry. Catch a look at his exploration of the art of Anselm Kiefer.

Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a poem with a bit of magic in it.

I looked forward to reading “The Song of Roland,” but then became lost in the maze of dozens of names and some 25 main characters.

Anna Arno has written a thoughtful, often somber biography of the poet Paul Celan, showing how tragedy underscored his poetry.