'American Idol,' but for poetry For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

WILLIAMSBURG — A Williamsburg slam poetry team recently took first in a state slam poetry event, and then went on to place in the top 10 in the nation. Williamsburg’s Slam Connection was one ...

From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf. Skip to main content. A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World.

The best way to describe Limón’s poetry, perhaps, is saturated: Emotions run through it undiluted and her language is simple, yet full to bursting. Bright Dead Things is laced with these qualities.

Key points. Relatable poetry is recognized by health professionals as a valuable healing tool. Poetry can help those with mental health issues find words to express their emotions and experiences.

Practiced throughout history – in every culture and on every continent – poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for ...

Poetry should be celebrated every day of the year, but this World Poetry Day, we'd like to take a moment to introduce you to the world of contemporary poetry - and it's fizzing with new voices ...

Publishing poetry on Instagram “goes beyond writing. On social media, there's a communication, a visual, an aesthetic and an audio aspect. Of course you must have a way with words, but you also ...