Even the previously uncollected work in “The Poems of Seamus Heaney” shows a master craftsman in full control of his powers.

Poet Leslie Reese works with second graders at Swift Elementary School through the "Hands on Stanzas" virtual program. Credit: B. Metzger Sampson Just one week after Chicago Public Schools (CPS) went ...

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 ...

Kwame Alexander's latest book pulls at the heartstrings. It's called Why Fathers Cry at Night, and its rawness is so poignant that Alexander fretted over its very publication. He told NPR that he ...

My country, I will build you again, / if need be, with bricks made from my life.”  That line from Iranian poet Simin ...

There are two types of people in the world: those who enjoy poetry and those who have never read the kind of poetry they enjoy. No matter which category you and your circle fall into, I've got 15 ...

Christmas is such a special time of year filled with joy and goodwill. It's a time for Christmas pageants, singing carols, giving gifts and decorating homes. To further your festive spirit, you may ...

Every April, in honor of National Poetry Month, we call on our audience (yes, you!) to help us celebrate the art of the verse. We asked for your original poems: haiku, couplets, free form, you name it ...