Writer Alan Katz didn't think poetry was for him. Then he wrote a book or two and learned that poetry is for everyone.

Poetry has long been celebrated as a profound ... rhymes like "Hey Diddle Diddle" or "Hickory Dickory Dock." These short verses captivate children not just through their whimsical narratives ...

While we're likely all familiar with quite possibly the most famous Halloween poem for kids — yes, I'm talking about the ...

My guest this week on Poetry from Daily Life is Alan Katz ... a picnic poem (or a poem written by a mouse), and a short, decisive poem. All from kids who had most likely thought that poetry ...

Peter K. Steinberg works to change the narrative around Sylvia Plath, highlighting her achievements and skill as a writer of ...

Sarojini Naidu, the ‘Nightingale of India’, is one of the most iconic Indian poets. Her melodious voice, beautiful words, and ...

From love poems for her and love poems for him to words exploring issues of unity and injustice, gender and race, the best poem books explore all aspects of life.

“Archaic Torso of Apollo” is a poem in sonnet form by the Austrian writer and poet Rainer Maria Rilke. It captures the striking impact of encountering the fragmented torso of Apollo. The speaker is ...

Lyric poetry refers to a short poem, often with songlike qualities, that expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and feelings. Historically intended to be sung and accompany musical instrumentation, ...

The fifth Latif Literature and Music Festival themed "Parado Soi sad," organized by the Siraj Institute of Sindh Studies, ...