There really is something for everyone — that is definitely true in the world of poetry. Of course there are all kinds of styles, forms, schools and subjects that many of us are already familiar with. But what about when you’re hankering for something a little off the beaten path? … Read the rest
So as I mentioned here, the results of the Poetry Foundation’s mega-survey is now available on their website and offers all kinds of tasty nuggets about the American public’s poetic habits and preferences. Well, while I certainly appreciate all their hard work, I think maybe a quick survey of … Read the rest
They’re just not real sure which ones. As a result of a recent study, Poetry Foundation (publisher of Poetry magazine) offers up a sort of “Poetry State of the Union” and the results seem promising (14% of American adults consume poetry on a regular basis), if not just a bit … Read the rest
NPR has a nice feature and interview with poet and critic Edward Hirsch whose Poet’s Choice collection was released on April 3. Hirsch talks about making poetry accessible, relevant and interesting — as well as challenging readers to find a truth they can identify with. He also references “the four … Read the rest
… Read the restIn a Station of The Metro
The apparition of these faces in the crowd;
Petals on a wet, black bough.— Ezra Pound
For many, William Wordsworth probably represents a flashback to a boring few weeks in high school English Lit. class. I know I studied every word of these well-known lines for memorization and maybe even a pop quiz. Reading Wordsworth’s work today may seem a bit old-fashioned, but immersing yourself in … Read the rest
This Saturday is Ted Kooser Day in Ames, Iowa … but every day is Ted Kooser day as far as I’m concerned. With that in mind, here’s the latest from his series of columns that celebrates and highlights poetry’s importance in everyday life. From time to time we like to … Read the rest
Everyone loves to throw a bash, and poetry fans are no exception. Why, even Saddam’s getting into the act. Here are just a few events taking place this month:
— The Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest challenges high school students to memorize and perform great poems. Up for … Read the rest
Today is not only Maya Angelou’s birthday, it’s also a day with a lot of poetry news floating about. I’m sure that Maya Angelou wouldn’t mind if you browsed a few news bites along with your cake and ice cream. Here are just a few things that caught my attention:… Read the rest
