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In modern poetry, a poet might also use line breaks to create rhythm. For example, in William Carlos Williams’ To a Poor Old Woman the woman is eating plums: They taste good to her They taste ...

Although rhythm also describes “form in motion” in poetic speech, it is far more encompassing than the concept of meter. Especially with regard to modern poetry, the potential offered by the ...

My guest today on Poetry from Daily Life is Kenn Nesbitt, who lives in Spokane, Washington. Kenn began writing professionally ...

And another big plus for parents reading poetry to their kids is that poems are often quite short, says Coelho. “You can dip in and out, you can read one poem, you can read 10 poems – there ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Learn how poetry can help your brain handle stress, process feelings, and spark insight. Summary: This episode of The Science of Happiness is part of ...

Known as tsiattista, the tradition combines quick thinking, lyrical flair and a deep sense of cultural pride. A violin and ...

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Poetry heightens our awareness of the extraordinary in the ordinary. It gently induces us to see. Take Mark Doty’s poem, “ A Display of Mackerel ,” written after a visit to a fish market.