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Poems to Listen By: Yondering—2: A Very Little Thing

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

game board with colorful playing pieces

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Triptychs: Interview with Poet Megan Merchant

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

in the lost house by megan merchant

Poet Megan Merchant offers a deep view of poetry, art, and translation. In its way, her life is a creative triptych! Step in, and get creative with her.

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Interview, Interviews, Poets

Prompt Celebration! The Colour out of Space

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

Colour of of Space-Lovecraft and Barkat blanket

Celebrate the new graphic novel ‘The Colour out of Space’ by sharing your poems! Try out ekphrastic poetry if you like.

Filed Under: article, Blog, Ekphrastic Poetry, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poet Laura: What’s In a Name

By Sandra Fox Murphy 6 Comments

bright pink flower bokeh

Tweetspeak’s new Poet Laura, Sandra Fox Murphy, starts her year as Poet Laura with a poetic reflection on names and naming.

Filed Under: Blog, Poet Laura

Journeys: What We Hold in Common

By L.L. Barkat 25 Comments

corn of many colors poetry prompt

It is so tempting in life to forget what we hold in common. And in those moments, we forfeit joy and connection that could otherwise be ours. Pen a poem of connection, maybe starting with corn.

Filed Under: article, Blog, Journeys, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

New Release! The Colour out of Space Graphic Novel, Illustrated by Sara Barkat

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

Colour out of Space-Gritty

Enjoy this classic H.P. Lovecraft story in new graphic novel form. The haunting illustrations in this gothic graphic novel will grip your heart and mind!

Filed Under: article, Blog, Books, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, New Release!, Science Fiction

Morphing: Lessons from the Year of the Monarch

By Dheepa R. Maturi 7 Comments

monarch butterflies in tree

Dheepa R. Maturi wraps the Year of the Monarch with a butterfly’s journey of growth and the lessons attracted along the way.

Filed Under: Blog, Year of the Monarch

Poetry Prompt: Aisling—Vision or Dream

By T.S. Poetry 4 Comments

celtic necklace

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!

Filed Under: article, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Poetry Terms, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poet Laura: Message in a Bottle

By Michelle Rinaldi Ortega 6 Comments

Michelle Rinaldi Ortega drops a message in a bottle for Random Acts of Poetry Day and passes the feather to our new Poet Laura.

Filed Under: Blog, Poet Laura, random acts of poetry

Text & Image: Interview with Ellen Kombiyil

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

invasive purple flowers

From beginnings to writer’s block, from ambles to art-making—check out this interview with poet Ellen Kombiyil!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Interview, Interviews, Writing Tips

Poems to Listen By: Yondering—1: H. G. Who?

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

children's art in pool

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Spirals & Seasons: An Interview with Katharine Whitcomb

By T.S. Poetry 1 Comment

leaf art katharine whitcomb poet interview

Poet Katharine Whitcomb has a beautiful spirit. Come listen in to our chat with her—poet, artist, educator!

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Year of the Monarch—A Visit to Craik-Patton House

By Laura Boggess 6 Comments

monarch butterfly in wildflowers

Laura Boggess visits Craik-Patton House for a garden party and shares about the Year of the Monarch project.

Filed Under: Blog, Butterfly Poems, Nature Poems, Year of the Monarch

Glass & Gardening: Interview with Poet Jules Jacob

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

jules jacob glass interview

Two collections within one year’s time. Meet poet Jules Jacob and learn how she’s handled the challenge. Plus discover her inspirations!

Filed Under: article, Blog, Interview, Interviews

Poetry Prompt: Wordle Your Way

By T.S. Poetry Leave a Comment

year of the monarch found poem wordle prompt

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!

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Poet Laura: Poems for Liminal Times

By Michelle Rinaldi Ortega 9 Comments

fall pumpkins

Our Poet Laura, Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, shares thoughts and poems of fall as the seasons begin their changing.

Filed Under: Blog, Fall Poems, Poet Laura

Poems to Listen By: Buoyancies—7: The Survivor Rises

By Laurie Klein Leave a Comment

ghostly sailboats

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Poetry Prompt: My Poem is an Oasis

By L.L. Barkat 2 Comments

oasis poem-my poem is an oasis

Our August theme is Desert & Oasis. Come write a poem that’s an oasis for your readers.

Filed Under: article, Blog, poetry prompt, writing prompt, writing prompts

Poet Laura: Chicken Dreams

By Michelle Rinaldi Ortega 6 Comments

hen with chicks

Michelle Rinaldi Ortega, Tweetspeak’s Poet Laura, visits a farm and finds chickens, goats and even Simon the pig coaxing along her dreams.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Chicken poems, Poet Laura

Year of the Monarch: Butterfly Kisses—A Romantic Comedy

By Dheepa R. Maturi 6 Comments

monarch butterflies in leaves

Dheepa R. Maturi finds herself in the middle of a romantic comedy with her affections for the monarch butterfly. Audio included!

Filed Under: Blog, Butterfly Poems, poetry prompt, Year of the Monarch

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