The best way to describe Limón’s poetry, perhaps, is saturated: Emotions run through it undiluted and her language is simple, yet full to bursting. Bright Dead Things is laced with these qualities.

'American Idol,' but for poetry For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf. Skip to main content. A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World.

Practiced throughout history – in every culture and on every continent – poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for ...

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.

Founded in 1997, The Boutelle-Day Poetry Center at Smith College has a core mission to bring poets of national and international stature to campus to inspire students and the Smith community. All ...