The aisling poem is a vision or dream poem that features a woman as one of its central images. Come pen an aisling with us. We might feature your poem!
A Year-of-the-Monarch Confession: I am a Milkweed Eraser
Tweetspeak Poetry’s Year of the Monarch called for planting milkweed. No one knew that I was secretly the Milkweed Eraser.
Poet Laura: Message in a Bottle
Michelle Rinaldi Ortega drops a message in a bottle for Random Acts of Poetry Day and passes the feather to our new Poet Laura.
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.
Poets and Poems: Tina Barry and “I Tell Henrietta”
“I Tell Henrietta” by Tina Barry combines free verse, prose poems, and artwork by Kristin Flynn to create something striking and inventive.
Glass & Gardening: Interview with Poet Jules Jacob
Two collections within one year’s time. Meet poet Jules Jacob and learn how she’s handled the challenge. Plus discover her inspirations!
An Anthology of Contemporary Catholic Poetry
The anthology “Contemporary Catholic Poetry” showcases 23 poets, including some of the best writing poetry today.
Poetry Prompt: Wordle Your Way
Jumpstart your poetry with a Wordle—as a basis for a found poem. Our Wordle came from The Year of the Monarch poems that you wrote!
Poet Laura: Poems for Liminal Times
Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, shares thoughts and poems of fall as the seasons begin their changing.
Poets and Poems: Claire Coenen and “The Beautiful Keeps Breathing”
In “The Beautiful Keeps Breathing.” poet Claire Coenen finds the beautiful in things and events of the everyday.
Poems to Listen By: Buoyancies—7: The Survivor Rises
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Poets and Poems: Joshua Hren and “Last Things, First Things, and Other Lost Causes”
“First Things, Last Things, and Other Lost Causes” by Joshua Hren is about the state of the culture and the need for redemption.
Poetry Prompt: My Poem is an Oasis
Our August theme is Desert & Oasis. Come write a poem that’s an oasis for your readers.