Can a poem be generous? Our Poet Laura, Laura Boggess, considers the generosity of gifting a poem, whether crafted or curated, to another.
Search Results for: reading
✨ Every Day Poems Guidelines
Dear Poet, Welcome to Every Day Poems, the in-box delivery that seeks to inspire readers with daily insight, wisdom, beauty, peace, or hope! Each month, in addition to poems on various topics, we offer about 8-10 poems on a particular theme. It’s not necessary for your poetry submission to fit with our themes, but occasionally […]
Poetry Prompt: Beauty in a Pandemic
There is beauty — even in a pandemic. These days after Thanksgiving, follow a poetry prompt about the natural beauty you are grateful for.
By Heart: ‘A Noiseless Patient Spider’ + New Derek Mahon Challenge
Uncle Walt says spiders and souls have a lot in common. Our By Heart column considers Whitman’s ‘A Noiseless Patient Spider’ and Charlotte.
Poets and Poems: Arran James Grant and “Mania”
“Mania,” the first poetry volume published by Arran James Grant, could well be desscribed as a coming-of-age poetry collection.
Listening for Stories: Knitting Lessons
Through a poignant story about learning to knit, Callie Feyen reflects on beginnings, endings, and reminders of mortality.
Poet Laura: A Dedication to Whimsy, From Your New Poet Laura
Meet Laura Boggess, our newest Poet Laura and the first “Laura” Poet Laura and get a glimpse of her dedication to whimsy.
James Sale and “HellWard” – Writing an Epic Poem in English
Few poets would attempt what James Sale is doing — writing an epic poem in English inspired by Dante’s “The Divine Comedy.”
Poetry Prompt: What a Memory Is
What is a memory? A 96-year-old woman and a small boy are searching for the answer. Author Callie Feyen searches for poetry in what they find.
A Ritual to Read to Each Other: When you can’t read
What do you read when you can’t? This month’s ‘A Ritual to Read to Each Other’ column explores how to begin again.
By Heart: ‘Some One’ + New Walt Whitman Challenge
When a poem knocks, you open. Join Megan Willome as she learns Walter de la Mare’s creepy “Some One” By Heart, just in time for Halloween.
I Could Tell You Stories: Hope for the Mighty Bird
Revisiting a long-ago read collection of Patricia Hampl stories leads Callie Feyen down a path of mystery and wonder and memory.
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Book Club: none but Love
Who wins? None but Love. Joins us for the last installment of our book club about Madeleine L’Engle’s classic, ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Book Club: the heart within me knows
In the second installment of our book club about Madeleine L’Engle’s classic, ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ we ask how the heart knows what is true.
Poetry Prompt: Do Something You Love And Tell About It
What would you do if your teacher gave you this assignment: Do something you love and then tell about it? Join author Callie Feyen as she and her daughters try to complete the task.
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Book Club: every listless star
Meg Murry is Every Girl, every listless star. Join us for a three-part book club about Madeleine L’Engle’s classic, ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
Poetry Prompt: Consider the Pumpkin Vine
What happens when you take sadness and joy on a walk through a pumpkin patch? Callie Feyen leads a poetry prompt using a poem by Uncle Mose.
Paul Brookes – A Poetry Champion Who Writes Poetry
Paul Brookes not only writes poetry; he is also a champion for poetry, recognizing and celebrating poets worldwide.
A Ritual to Read to Each Other: Introducing ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Book Club
Stand with those who fight: Shakespeare, Bach, and Meg Murry. Join our October book club as we read Madeleine L’Engle’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
Poet Laura: To the Moon, Poetry!
Should the Poet Laura leave poems about Chicago or New York on the moon? Let the pizza decide.