Sometimes it's hard to put loss into words, but poems about losing a loved one can help you comfort a friend, family member, or acquaintance that has just lost someone close. Poems can also validate ...

Our critic A.O. Scott gazes into a well with Robert Frost. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Take a moment to reflect. That’s generally good advice. “For Once, Then, Something” is a reflection on ...

There’s something intriguing about hearing other people’s secrets and untold stories. A confession is simply a formal acknowledgment of guilt. It is not always connected to a crime or a particular ...

You can usually stir up debate by comparing song lyrics to poetry. As a publication that highlights the exploits of songwriters, we believe that writing a song presents a unique set of challenges and ...

Michelangelo may have immortalized himself by painting the ceiling (and altar wall) of the Sistine Chapel, but he broke his back doing so. And boy, did he moan about it. In the Renaissance equivalent ...

One poet is garnering attention for his relatable and empathic depiction of pregnancy loss. In "We Cry, Together," author Frederick Joseph gives readers a heartrending look at his experience with ...

The big Britney Spears news of the moment (aside from her recent collaboration with will.i.am) is that her long-awaited memoir, The Woman In Me, is on the way. Fans may remember, though, that at one ...

When I was diagnosed with stage 1A cervical cancer, I realized that life is short and I want to spend my time being the best version of myself. To be able to enjoy my life as a cancer survivor…more ...