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Reading Poets’ First Collections: Hedy Habra and Andrew Calis
The first collections of poets Hedy Habra and Andrew Calis both take you to a different place and make you see in a different light.
8 Ways to Cultivate The Art of Creative Living
Here are 8 ways researchers know creativity can be kindled. Plus, four ways T. S. Poetry makes it simple for you to do the kindling.
Poets and Poems: Andrew Calis and “Which Seeds Will Grow?”
In “Which Seeds Will Grow?”, poet Andrew Calis looks beyond human understanding to find hope in a hopeless land.
Holiday Gifts for the Poet in Your Life (or the Poet in You)
Our intrepid poetry reviewer offers some highly personal holiday gift suggestions — or the poet in your life or the poet in your heart.
50 States of Generosity: Idaho
Visiting Idaho was never on my bucket list. Until now. And when I go, I might want to try some “ice cream potatoes”—vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa and slathered with whipped cream to look like a sour cream topped baked potato. Or maybe I’ll try an Idaho Spud—a marshmallow covered in chocolate and coconut.
Poets and Poems: Gillian Allnutt and “wake”
Gillian Alllnutt’s most recent poetry collection “wake” focuses upon English scenes, English history, and spiritual concerns.
Poets and Poems: Claude Wilkinson and “Soon Done with the Crosses”
In “Soon Done with the Crosses,” poet Claude Wilkinson explores the burdens we humans carry, as he looks to the natural world for meaning.
Poets and Poems: Megan Willome and “Love and other Mysteries”
The poems of “Love & other Mysteries” by Megan Willome look for the sacredness and mystery in life – and find it.
Poet Laura: A Cuppa Comfort for the Holiday
Sandra Fox Murphy brews ritual with coffee and tea poems in this month’s Poet Laura column.
Poets and Poems: Wendy Wisner and “The New Life”
In “The New Life: Poems,” Wendy Wisner describes just how much death, including a child’s death, is a part of life.
Thin Starlight: Interview with Emily Jean Patterson
Meet Poet Emily Jean Patterson, and join her in the patience of poetry, plus a fun collage bookmark idea!
Poets and Poems: Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and “The Unfolding”
In “The Unfolding: Poems,” Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer explores grief associated with death and finds hope and praise.
Poets and Poems: Catherine Abbey Hodges and “Empty Me Full”
The poems of “Empty Me Full” by Catherine Abbey Hodges move you, almost dreamlike, to considering the big questions of life.
“The Colour Out of Space” by H.P. Lovecraft and Sara Barkat
Using a graphic novel format, Sara Barkat has turned H.P. Lovecraft’s horror classic “The Colour Out of Space” into a classic of its own.
Triptychs: Interview with Poet 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.
Poets and Poems: Robert McDowell and “Sweet Wolf”
“Sweet Wolf: Selected & New Poems” demonstrates the power of a good story, and Robert McDowell’s ability to tell one.
Poet Laura: What’s In a Name
Tweetspeak’s new Poet Laura, Sandra Fox Murphy, starts her year as Poet Laura with a poetic reflection on names and naming.
Bruce Lawder: Prose Poems, (Very) Short Fiction, or Both?
“Dwarf Stories” by Bruce Lawder is a collection of prose poems that are creative, perceptive, thought-provoking, and wry.
Journeys: What We Hold in Common
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.