Samuel Johnson quipped that even the admirers of John Milton’s epic never wished it “longer than it is.” But “Paradise Lost” reshaped English literature.

The aubade finds its counterpart, its anticipated answer, in the carpe diem poem. That’s Latin for “seize the day” — YOLO, you might also say — and it’s the oldest pickup line in the book.

Welcome to the Poetry Challenge A poem can lift the spirits and nourish the soul. This week, let’s all learn one together!

Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day," celebrating the winter solstice, is also a children's book illustrated by Carson Ellis. They collaborated by mail.

In "Story of a Poem," Matthew Zapruder beautifully captures parenting challenges that are both specific and universal.

How Fermanagh woman’s poem about her first-born led to a book, clothing range and now a short film Former screen professional’s new career inspired by joy of motherhood and desire to celebrate ...

If you can't stand the thought of writing in an old book, covering up text, and possibly even ripping out pages, go with a blank journal designed for this type of craft. At my local thrift store, I ...

Poem is where the heart is for our Rick Telander Sun-Times sports columnist finishes decades-long passion project by publishing book of poetry for children ...

In his memoir, the celebrated writer asks questions about the writing of a poem, and the meaning of communication, after his son is diagnosed with autism.

Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem 'The Hill We Climb' was added to the book bans taking over Florida elementary schools ...

What is a Snark? For Lewis Carroll, a whimsical creature we’ll never know. In praise of Lewis Carroll’s often-overlooked classic, the nonsense poem “The Hunting of the Snark.” ...

The latest book ban target: Amanda Gorman’s poem from the Biden inauguration A Florida school has restricted who can read “The Hill We Climb,” a poem read at Biden’s 2021 inauguration.