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8+ Beautiful, Contemporary Novels Written in Verse That Make Poetry Accessible

By Alyssa ShotwellMar 21st
What is Blackout Poetry and How is It Made?

By Julia GlassmanFeb 21st
Let’s Talk About the Superior Wordsworth Sibling—Dorothy

By Princess WeekesApr 28th
Exclusive: Walt Whitman’s Unpublished Same-Sex Love Poems Arrive in Stunning New Book Live Oak, with Moss

By Kaila Hale-SternApr 1st
Today’s Google Doodle Honors the Haunting Works of Jewish Poet Nelly Sachs

By Charline JaoDec 10th
Things We Saw Today: Plagiarism Is Bad. Getting Words You Plagiarized Tattooed on Your Body Is Next-Level Terrible Idea

By Vivian KaneDec 4th
Black History Month 2018: The Universal Poet, June Jordan

By Princess WeekesFeb 7th
Happy World Poetry Day! What’s Your Favorite Poem?

By Kaila Hale-SternMar 21st
Dark J.R.R. Tolkien Poem About a Magical, Malevolent Woman to Be Republished

By Carolyn CoxJul 15th
Hollywood’s Looking to Whitewash a Muslim Poet for Historical Biopic

By Jessica LachenalJun 7th
CHVRCHES Singing Angsty Teenage Poetry About Unrequited Love Is Too Good for Words

By Jessica LachenalDec 8th
Margaret Cho Provides an Outlet for Fellow Rape Survivors in Her #12DaysofRage Campaign

By Teresa JusinoNov 2nd
The Mary Sue Poetry Contest: SpaceBling’s New Horizons Jewelry and Pluto Flyby Accessories

By Carolyn CoxJul 21st
Things We Saw Today: Danny Brown Is Writing A Book About Self-Esteem In Black Girls

By Sam MaggsJan 6th
Things We Saw Today: Incredible Liara T’Soni Cosplay

By Carolyn CoxDec 30th
Let’s All Celebrate Lena Headey’s Birthday With a Poetical Tribute to Drunk Cersei

By Rebecca PahleOct 3rd
Star Wars Fan Captures The Essence Of A New Hope In Haiku Form

By Carolyn CoxJul 18th
Above Average’s “Gassy Walt Whitman” Is Our New Favorite Meme

By Glen TickleMay 28th
Here’s Samuel L. Jackson Performing a Boy Meets World Slam Poem. TOPANNNGGAAAA! [VIDEO]

By Rebecca PahleApr 2nd
Is Emoji Poetry the Ultimate Form of Those Dumb Little Icons?

By Glen TickleFeb 6th