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National Poetry Month Poetry Dare: Wisława Szymborska’s “A Speech at the Lost and Found”
When contemplating infinity, it’s helpful to have a small thing that can fit in our hand. Wisława Szymborska places a blue umbrella alongside the universe.
National Poetry Month Poetry Dare: Wisława Szymborska’s “Could Have”
It’s difficult to explain good fortune, though that didn’t stop Wisława Szymborska from trying in her poem “Could Have.”
National Poetry Month Poetry Dare: Wisława Szymborska’s “Conversation with a Stone”
Wisława Szymborska’s “Conversation with a Stone” evokes the infuriating sense of talking to a rock. That’s a good reason to love the poem.
Say Cheese Poetry Prompt and a Playlist
It’s time for a new cheese poetry prompt and a playlist. We’ve got unique songs and a prompt that’s sure to bring on the cheese.
National Poetry Month: Win 2 With Haiku, at Library Hotel
Now you can win a two-night stay at the Library Hotel in NYC. With your original haiku! National Poetry Month contest winners announced May 5.
National Poetry Month Poetry Dare: Wisława Szymborska’s “Vocabulary”
Join us for Week #1 of our National Poetry Month Poetry Dare. We’re looking at “Vocabulary” and “An Effort” by Wisława Szymborska. What did you read?
Fiction Workshop: The Art of Storytelling
A fiction workshop you won’t forget, with leader Gloria Kempton. Kempton has worked with over 10, 000 writers to get them to the next level!
Image-ine Poetry: “Girl in Street” by Lisa Hess Hesselgrave
Writing poetry from art ignites creativity. For this Image-ine exercise, join Maureen Doallas as she responds to Lisa Hess Hesselgrave’s “Girl in Street.”
Tweetspeak Poetry’s Top Ten Posts from the Last Month (or so)
What are we reading at Tweetspeak Poetry? Catch up on the top posts from last month (or so).
National Poetry Month Events: Pick a Poem for Library Hotel
Library Hotel, Best American Poetry, and TS Poetry are asking you to pick a poem for the Library Hotel’s beautiful Poetry Garden. If your poem is chosen, you will receive a gift.
Twitter Poetry: Top Ten Poetic Tweets
We’re featuring Twitter poetry today, ten of our favorite short poems written on our recent titles including Poetry at Work, Spin: Taking Your Creativity to the Nth Degree, How to Read a Poem and our latest title, Love, Etc.
Twitter Poetry: Top Ten Poetic Tweets
Sometimes, it so happens we read a tweet and say to ourselves, “That’s poetry.” It’s Twitter Poetry. Maybe it didn’t even mean to be a poem, but it’s a poetic thing all the same. It’s a way of using words well.
The Poetry of Walking, History and Houses
A stroll, even in familiar neighborhoods, can prompt reflection, imagination, discovery, and insight. Perhaps it could be called the poetry of walking.
Spanish Lace: Perception Poetry Prompt
Spanish Lace: Perception Poetry Prompt- Consider the people of Spain and those who inspired this coveted lace. Come write with us.
Coming Home to Scotland and Scottish Poetry
Surprised by Scotland, a writer finds herself taken by her past, her present with Scottish poets, and maybe (who knows) her future.
Poetry Date: Sisters Read Tolkien and One Wears Dagger
Plan a poetry date with a friend, sibling, co-worker, lover. Choose a poet, a venue, a snack or a drink, and read to each other. Today’s date: Tolkien!
Poetry Dare: What Tangled Webs T. S. Eliot Weaves
Sandra Heska King’s poetry dare continues, while she suspends herself in the web woven by T. S. Eliot’s marvelous collection of words.
Poetry and Photo Prompts: Spanish Lace Photo Play
Photographs can have a poetic voice. With photography as in poetry, sometimes what isn’t said is just as important as what is. Join us for our latest Photo Play prompt, finding lace in nature, and letting it tell us what isn’t said.
Spanish Lace: Playlist & Poetry Prompt
If you look closely, the intricate pattern of Spanish Lace has a story to tell. We’ve woven together a new playlist of songs—from Spanish lace to lace in general, from the group Paper Lace to some great Spanish love songs. An intoxicating variety of tunes, and a poetry prompt.