How can an author prevent burnout? This is an important question for the author who wants to stay the course and succeed.
Year of the Monarch: Butterfly Dreams
Laura Boggess dreams of the the monarch’s annual migration and wonders poetically if the monarchs, also, dream of her.
Poetry Becomes Theater: “The Last Days of Troy” by Simon Armitage
In “The Last Days of Troy,” British poet laureate Simon Armitage turns Homer’s epic poem into a riveting theater production.
Poetry Prompt: I’m in Charge of Celebrations
Your day might begin as any other day, but then there’s the chance to create a celebration. Are you in? Let’s create—in poetry—something to celebrate!
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—6: Poetry Slam
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Poets and Poems: May Swenson and “Collected Poems”
“Collected Poems” by May Swenson tells a story of a poet who helped shape, and was shaped by, poetry in 20th-century America.
Poet Laura: Tea Journey
Michelle Rinaldi Ortega takes Poet Laura on a journey from Seven Bowls of Tea to 100 coffee shops as tiny pearls of a flowering tea unfurl.
“New Orleans Poems in Creole and French” by Jules Choppin
In “New Orleans Poems in Creole and French,” Jules Choppin takes us into regional culture, language, and that sometimes seems strange.
Poetry Prompt: Revels & Celebrations at Colony!
We had an unexpected music revel at The Colony, an old hotel built in Woodstock in 1929. Peek in for fun photos of the band, the hotel, and a poetry prompt!
Memoir Notebook: A Tune Beyond the River
One traveler goes searching for Chinese poetry in modern Shanghai, and it seems to elude. Until a visit to Du Fu’s cottage.
Year of the Monarch: Begin Again
Setbacks and disappointments offer Dheepa R. Maturi an opportunity to reflect on the impact of even small steps in the journey toward healing the earth.
Poets and Poems: Jeanine Hathaway and “Long After Lauds”
In the poetry collection “Long After Lauds,” Jeanine Hathaway surprises and often startles with her images and metaphors.
Poetry Prompt—Journeys: Woodstock Dream
The “100 Coffee Shops” tour begins! Our second stop is Woodstock, New York. And it’s a fabulous one. Highly recommend.
The Poetry Chapbooks of Red Ceilings Press
Red Ceilings Press publishes small, beautiful poetry chapbooks by UK-resident authors and free eBook chapbooks by others.
Poems to Listen By: Earth Song—5: The Edge
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John Rateliff Delves into the History of “The Hobbit”
In his almost 1,000-page epic, “The History of the Hobbit,” John Rateliff documents how the beloved story came to be written.
Poetry Prompt: O, Soul
Our February theme is “Heart and Soul,” and today we’re thinking solely about the latter. Let’s take our Souls on a journey in poetry!
Poet Laura: Journeys
Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, begins our 2024 year of Journeys with travel to Paris and Phoenix and the contrasts between.
Poets and Poems: Claude Wilkinson and “World Without End”
In “World Without End,” Claude Wilkinson writes poetry that communicates the beauty and meaning of both the seen and the unseen.
Poetry Prompt: Heart & Soul
Join us for a little Heart and Soul this month, beginning with the famous song “Heart and Soul” and a sweet poetry prompt.