by Yen Cabag |
If you like reading poems about nature, Mary Oliver’s work should be high on your list. Her poems bring even the most tranquil aspects of nature to life, from still ponds, to quiet owls in their perches, and even the tiny flutters of hummingbirds. Oliver’s...
by Yen Cabag
As one of the most admired poets of the twentieth century, Sylvia Plath managed to win readers’ hearts even in her short 30 years of life. Through her writing, she shared her feelings of despair, anger, and even her obsession with death. Perhaps it is...
by Kaelyn Barron |
We’ve just wrapped up our first annual Poetry Awards Contest, and we’re so excited to finally announce the winner for 2021! Why We Started This Poetry Awards Contest We decided to host this inaugural poetry awards contest as a way to support and empower poetry writers...
by Kaelyn Barron |
As anyone who’s ever tried to write a poem knows, it’s no easy endeavor. Don’t let their (generally) smaller size fool you—creating a world of meaning in just a few lines can be as challenging as writing an epic. Thankfully, we have no shortage of...
by Cole Salao
Dogs have been man’s constant companion for thousands of years, having been domesticated some 40,000 years ago. They’ve been helpful to humans in countless ways, from herding and hunting, to assisting police and aiding the disabled or elderly. But most of...
by Yen Cabag
Langston Hughes was one of the most well-known American poets. Born on February 1, 1902, he was raised by his grandmother after his parents’ divorce. Around age 13, he moved to Illinois and lived with his mother and stepfather. It was during this time that he...
