Behold the spectacle of exotic animals from the four corners of the world. Join us under the big top for this week’s poetry prompt about circus animals.
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Random Acts of Poetry Day
Date: Random Acts of Poetry Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday in October. In 2024, that’s October 2. How to Celebrate: Random Acts of Poetry Day is about painting poetry in the public square, either literally or figuratively. Chalk your poem onto the sidewalk (or a blackboard), leave one on a subway seat, pin […]
Circus & Carnival: Playlist and Prompt
This month’s playlist and prompt features the excitement of the circus & carnival. Click play and join the wild ride. Admission is always free.
Ship, Sail, Boat: Build a Boat of Poetry
This week, we explore a poem by T.S. Eliot prize-winner, Philip Gross, “The Boat Made of Poems.” Gather your tools & craft a boat of your poetry with us.
Ship, Sail, Boat: Playlist & Prompt
Listen along with us to this month’s playlist. It features dozens of songs that will help you lose sight of the shore. Be sure to join us for a poetry prompt while we learn a little about structure through the poem, Sea Fever by John Masefield.
Shakespeare & Company: Dream a Little Dream Prompt
Dream a little dream with us, in this Shakespeare poetry prompt. You can deny what the poem means, if anything at all. That’s the beauty of a dream.
The Best in Poetry: This Month’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
How awe makes us more generous, how rhythm can help dyslexic kids read, and how reading Ginsberg might get you fired. It’s our Top Ten Poetic Picks.
Shakespeare & Company: Playlist and Prompt
From Natalie Merchant to Duke Ellington, we’ve got a Shakespeare playlist that brings to life the famous playwright and poet, plus a few unexpected tunes.
Thank You for Supporting “Poetry for Life”
Thanks for partnering with us, to bring people “poetry for life.” From teaching resources, to inspirational prompts and playlists; from public days like Poetry at Work Day, Take Your Poet to Work Day, and Poem on Your Pillow Day to a traveling Mischief Cafe, your partnership helps promote the 5 vital approaches that will make […]
Heroes and Villains: Playlist and Prompt
We’ve carefully curated this month’s playlist to bring you the songs of heroes and villains. There’s a theme song waiting for you. Just click play.
The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry Taboo Words
You have poetry questions. We have (some) poetry answers—and questions of our own. Join our latest discussion about poetry taboo words!
The Best in Poetry: This Month’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
Writing conferences pert’near South Dakota, making carrots into clarinets, art you can’t see unless it’s raining. It has to be our Top Ten Poetic Picks.
Top Ten National Poetry Month Books and Tools!
Looking for the best National Poetry Month books and tools? From Billy Collins to haiku, from sonnets to cinnamon & jealous poem stacks, this list entices!
Poetry in Public: The Poet as ‘Unacknowledged Legislator’
When did poetry become a private pursuit? Charity Singleton Craig explores the role of poetry in changing public discourse.
Air, Breath, Wind Playlist & Prompt
From In the Air Tonight to Just Breathe, this month’s playlist is a whirlwind assortment of classic songs and new-found favorites. Join us!
Photo Play & Prompt: Fairy Tale and Fantasy
If we look closely, fairy tale images can be found all around us. So snap an enchanting photograph or write a poem & join us for a little Photo Play magic!
Fairy Tale & Fantasy Playlist and Prompt
Our new Fairy Tale & Fantasy Playlist and Prompt is a fantastical journey to the kingdom of make-believe. Listen along and write a storybook poem with us.
Top Ten Favorites from Poetry at Work Day 2015
As our third annual celebration of Poetry at Work Day concludes, we give you our top ten highlights, 47 tweets at a time.
Bread, Pastries, Pies Playlist & Prompt
This month’s playlist is a mouth-watering buffet of sweet musical delights. Listen along, share a pastry poem, and think about your New Year’s diet later.
Photo Play and Prompt: Make Me Laugh
It’s not just the sound of a laugh that makes us giggle along, sometimes it’s also what we see. Join us! It’s time for a little Photo Play with laughter.