“Fifty-Four Conceits,” published by Martin Armstrong in 1933, is a collection of epitaphs and epigrams that still have meaning.
Poems to Listen By: Yondering—3: Open Road
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Poets and Poems: Michael Favala Goldman and “Destinations”
In “Destinations: Poems,” Michael Favala Goldman uses simple language to describe the brokenness in relationships.
7 Tips for the Novice Historical Novel Writer — Learned the Hard Way
Writing a historical novel like ‘Brookhaven’ for the first time can be a challenge. Here are seven tips learned the hard way.
Poet Laura: A January Pilgrimage
Sandra Fox Murphy, Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, takes readers on a Southern pilgrimage for this January and new year. Where might you travel in 2025?
Reading Poets’ First Collections: Hedy Habra and Andrew Calis
The first collections of poets Hedy Habra and Andrew Calis both take you to a different place and make you see in a different light.
Poetry Prompt: In the Wild Secret Place
Using ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ as inspiration, come create your own wild, secret place poem.
8 Ways to Cultivate The Art of Creative Living
Here are 8 ways researchers know creativity can be kindled. Plus, four ways T. S. Poetry makes it simple for you to do the kindling.
Poets and Poems: Andrew Calis and “Which Seeds Will Grow?”
In “Which Seeds Will Grow?”, poet Andrew Calis looks beyond human understanding to find hope in a hopeless land.
Holiday Gifts for the Poet in Your Life (or the Poet in You)
Our intrepid poetry reviewer offers some highly personal holiday gift suggestions — or the poet in your life or the poet in your heart.
50 States of Generosity: Idaho
Visiting Idaho was never on my bucket list. Until now. And when I go, I might want to try some “ice cream potatoes”—vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa and slathered with whipped cream to look like a sour cream topped baked potato. Or maybe I’ll try an Idaho Spud—a marshmallow covered in chocolate and coconut.
Brookhaven—A New Civil War Historical Romance!
Brookhaven has arrived! It’s a historical romance set in the American Civil War period. A beautiful and intriguing story, by Glynn Young, it pulls you in and doesn’t let you go.
Poets and Poems: Gillian Allnutt and “wake”
Gillian Alllnutt’s most recent poetry collection “wake” focuses upon English scenes, English history, and spiritual concerns.
Poets and Poems: Claude Wilkinson and “Soon Done with the Crosses”
In “Soon Done with the Crosses,” poet Claude Wilkinson explores the burdens we humans carry, as he looks to the natural world for meaning.
Poets and Poems: Megan Willome and “Love and other Mysteries”
The poems of “Love & other Mysteries” by Megan Willome look for the sacredness and mystery in life – and find it.
Poet Laura: A Cuppa Comfort for the Holiday
Sandra Fox Murphy brews ritual with coffee and tea poems in this month’s Poet Laura column.
Poets and Poems: Karla Van Vliet and Asemic Writing, Poetry
In “Bone Scribed” and “Wildwood Devotions,” Karla Van Vliet combines asemic art, writing, and poetry into a cohesive whole.
Poets and Poems: Wendy Wisner and “The New Life”
In “The New Life: Poems,” Wendy Wisner describes just how much death, including a child’s death, is a part of life.
Thin Starlight: Interview with Emily Jean Patterson
Meet Poet Emily Jean Patterson, and join her in the patience of poetry, plus a fun collage bookmark idea!
Poets and Poems: Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and “The Unfolding”
In “The Unfolding: Poems,” Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer explores grief associated with death and finds hope and praise.