In “Skyscrape,” poet John Sibley Williams reaches for an understanding of the cultural by using the lens of the personal.
Poetry Prompt: Spanish Story—Just a Minute
Join author Callie Feyen as she reads a Spanish-inspired story to children that opens up stories of her own life.
Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 05—Poet, In Japan Alps
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Edward Hirsch and “The Heart of American Poetry”
In “The Heart of American Poetry,” Edward Hirsch has written both a personal memoir and a love letter to American poetry.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ The Color of Eyes
Get your favorite steep (or brew) & join us in writing a poem based on “The Color of Eyes Is the Color of Soul” by Xueyan.
Art and Poetry Come Together in Fredericksburg, Texas
In the Texas Hill Country city of Fredericksburg, an artist and a poet share an exhibition.
Poetry Prompt: Weekend Keeping
How many ways can we keep what’s precious, asks author Callie Feyen. Come along and keep what you love or wish you’d loved, in a poem.
Poet Laura: Happy Earth Day, and Don’t Miss the Trees for the Forest
For Earth Day, Dheepa R. Maturi, Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, writes about the benefits of forest bathing and the perils of rainforest sleeping.
Reading John Greenleaf Whittier, the “Abolitionist Poet”
John Greenleaf Whittier, often called the “Abolitionist Poet,” rose from humble beginnings to become one of the great American poets of the 19th century.
Hermit Crab Essay 005: How To Discover Your Style
Join author Callie Feyen as she lives the questions of what to keep and what to let go of, on the journey to discovering personal style.
Poets and Poems: Julien Vocance and “One Hundred Visions of War”
“One Hundred Visions of War” by Julien Vocance uses the haiku form to deliver a powerful picture of war.
National Poetry Month: Mischief Café Prompt
We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with an invitation to The Mischief Café. Join us with cinnamon toast, tea, and poem-writing to get the party started!
50 States of Generosity- New Jersey
In this latest 50 States of Generosity, join Nikki Rank as she explores New Jersey’s music, food, poetry, and more!
Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 04—A Plausible Story
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Poets and Poems: Marly Youmans and “Seren of the Wildwood”
“Seren of the Wildwood” by poet and writer Marly Youmans is a marvelous epic poem of a young girl finding her way through life.
Poetry Prompt: Scribble a Poem for “Scribble Day”
Join us in celebrating Scribble Day, a public day inaugurated by Diane Alber. Share your Scribble poems for the community to enjoy!
Poets and Poems: Sydell Rosenberg & Amy Losak and “Wing Strokes Haiku”
“Wing Strokes Haiku” is a collection of poems by Amy Losak and her mother, Sydell Rosenberg, and a tribute to Rosenberg.
Poetry Prompt: Women Are Dancing
Join author Callie Feyen for Women’s History Month, as she writes about two women and Aretha Franklin who gave her a little sparkle in the dark.
Looking for the Poetry in Vermeer, a Blockbuster of an Art Exhibition
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is exhibiting the largest number of paintings ever assembled by Johannes Vermeer. You’re invited to write a poem to join in.
An Updated Take on Keats’s Odes by Anahid Nersessian
“Keats’s Odes: A Lover’s Discourse” by Anahid Nersessian looks at the poet’s six great idea through a feminist/Marxist lens.