What is it about life’s big and little moments that calls for a poem? At weddings. At funerals. On greeting cards. In church. On the radio. At moments of great happiness or deep sadness. At beginnings ...

“True Life,” a collection of verse by the Polish poet Adam Zagajewski, arrives in English translation almost exactly two years after his death. By Robert Pinsky When you purchase an independently ...

John Thurman rummages through boxes and folders pulling out certificates, plaques and trophies, evidence of a life of varied pursuits and achievement in everything from running to poetry. Thurman is a ...

At a loss for words? Poetry expresses the feelings we struggle to convey. Open any poetry book for proof: You’ll find love poems for romantic moments, silly rhymes for kids and limericks for when you ...

Father’s Day Poem in English: This Father’s Day, celebrate your dad with some beautiful, heartfelt, and sentimental poems on this special occasion that talk about their importance in your life.

In his teenage mind, Antwon Rose II wrestled with thoughts of hope, fear and uncertainty about growing up black in America. After a suburban Pittsburgh officer fatally shot the unarmed 17-year-old as ...

At dozens of cafes, libraries and bookstores — even a garage in Bell — Southern California teemed with poetry readings and open mike nights before COVID-19 took hold of the world. Some of these events ...

On Teacher’s Day, various events and festivities take place at schools. Speech, essay and poem competitions are held to encourage students to express their gratitude towards teachers. To help students ...

Long before Jessie Reyez was celebrated for her voice, poetry was the Toronto-bred musician’s “first love.” The ...