Poetry from Daily Life: Take it from an accidental poet — anyone can do it
Writer Alan Katz didn't think poetry was for him. Then he wrote a book or two and learned that poetry is for everyone.
Marina Diamandis on How She Learned to Write Poetry and Love LA
The indie-pop singer-songwriter makes her literary debut with ‘Eat the World,’ an insightful and introspective collection ...
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Swallowing a tooth, and other ways local poets ‘harness a feeling’ in short films at Refocus
It is October. Everything is overturning,” writes Hannah Bonner in her debut book of poetry, Another Woman. “I pack a ...
Ellesmere Port mum writes hilarious poem in memory of son's dead hamster
A mum wrote an hilarious poem in memory of her son's hamster. Julian Junior, 20, lost Bonnet, his pet of two-and-a-half years ...
Reading Rainbow: Randy’s Latest Book and His Favorite Reads
Randy Rainbow talks about his latest humor collection and his favorite books. Yes, it’s the Rainbow Reading Room! You ...
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3 Poets Who See Society Freaking Out, and Respond in Kind
Borzutzky obviously means to be funny — he ... s a simple formula, really: verse, verse, chorus/(and don’t take too long to get there).” In Kleinzahler’s poetry, culture — music, books ...
Inside Newark’s Dodge Poetry Festival, an enduring celebration of art and social change | Review
Nikki Giovanni, MC Lyte, Rakim, and others came together on Saturday to show how vital lyricism is to uplifting minorities ...
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Exclusive: How Marina Diamandis Pivoted from Pop Stardom to Writing Her ‘Eat the World’ Poetry Collection
The singer-songwriter's first poetry collection drops October 29—and Cosmo has a first look with an excerpt.
Norfolk poet receives lifetime achievement award at James Madison University
Norfolk’s Tim Seibles receives a lifetime achievement award from the Furious Flower Poetry Center, joining other top ...
Legacy of poet who inspired Robert Burns to be celebrated
The legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to be commemorated on the 250th anniversary of his death. Robert Fergusson ...
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Ellesmere Port: Mum writes tribute poem in memory of dead hamster
Shortly after he was found, Julian's boyfriend Aaron Hayes, 18, requested a poem as part of an obituary and Julian's mum Beverley Griffiths, 59, immediately obliged. In just 25 minutes, Beverley ...