Poems about life for nearly every situation. P oetry doesn’t just reflect life—it makes life an object of art. Whatever state ...

Inspirational poems that’ll raise your spirits. Thousands of years ago, humankind figured out how to transform one of our greatest inventions into infinite beauty, and language gave way to poetry.

Each of these ten poems represents a different facet of Maya Angelou’s genius as a poet and her ability to inspire readers to reflect on their own lives. Whether addressing themes of resilience ...

Shuntaro Tanikawa, one of the most celebrated Japanese modern poets who pushed the boundaries of the genre, died on Nov. 13. He was 92. While his poems have been translated into many foreign ...