In her 1898 poem “Iris of Life,” she muses on how good deeds can overcome life’s heavier moments. The kind things we do—the ...

This sonnet is a good read for readers interested in poems about time and the impact of life and legacy. Where to read this sonnet: Poetry Foundation. William Shakespeare's signature in an undated ...

and some of them are good poems. We know that Rossetti thought that he was writing his “House of Life" sonnets for one person, and that he was only persuaded by his friends to disinter them.

Michael Longley is a master of his craft, known for his compact, meditative lyrics that explore themes of love, violence, ...

From modern poetry to romantic poetry ... when it comes to recognising love that is nourishing and good, that smooths life’s path instead of making it more tumultuous. I looked in all the ...

“Roses are red / Violets are blue / Try it and show / they’re important to you.” ...

Barker, 32, said that as recovery continues for her and her neighbors -- which she described as a marathon now and not a ...

A good poem makes you want to say it out loud ... called forth for comfort and counsel through life’s vicissitudes. At times, memorized poems seemed to become almost physical parts of the ...

His poems start at home, as all good poems do; as Homer's did ... at the same time that he has lived outside of it, and neither life has interfered with the other. Indeed it has helped; which ...

I’ve continued to think about James Earl Jones since his death last month at 93, which focused lots of well-deserved attention on his legendary acting career. But Jones is also ...

Limón continues celebrating her signature project, "You Are Here," connecting readers to nature through poetry, plus more of ...

I’ve continued to think about James Earl Jones since his death last month at 93, which focused lots of well-deserved attention on his legendary acting career. But Jones is also worth remembering ...