Poetry

Placeholder while loading article actionsThe mood was festive at the Busboys and Poets restaurant in northeastern Washington on Monday as one of the first events of Capital Pride Month kicked off, but Stephanie Macleod said the usual…

Article by Meghan Biery Photos courtesy of Ahmed M. Badr June 06, 2022 For the 2022-23 Freshman Common Reader, the University of Delaware has selected While the Earth…

Colin Parrott was thrilled to go on a Model United Nations trip earlier this year with his classmates from Huntington Beach High.This represented a great opportunity for the 16-year-old junior. Parrott simply hadn't planned to put…

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artbook @ MoMA PS1 Bookstore and selva oscura press invite you to participate in the book launch, discussion and signing of Joy Ladin's new book of poetry, Shekinah speaks. Ladin will…

Listen to the most beautiful voices in poetry, including Robert Haas, Sharon Oldsand Matthew Zapruderin a…

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Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, who left many unforgettable works in Turkish literature, is the second person to receive the title "Sultanüş-şuara" (Sultan of Poets) in the history of Turkish literature after the 16th century…

Dr Ratan Bhattacharjee Poets and writers usually choose a place for their creative activities. Sometimes it's real, sometimes it's imaginary or semi-imaginary. RK Narayan selected Malgudi, wrote Hardy on Wessex; Ruskin Bond…

A NINE-year-old girl has won a poetry contest and her work is on display in a show home celebrating Prescot's connection to Shakespeare. Miller Homes launched the competition with pupils from St. Mary's and St.…

Great country singer-songwriter Hank Williams has been given many nicknames over the years since his tragically early death. One that I find particularly appropriate is 'Poet of Pain'. It occurs to me that it could well apply to a large…

(Clarinda) - Iowa Poet Laureate Debra Marquart is visiting KMAland this weekend for two events.Marquart will…

Laredo is a community with a rich culture, and one local organization is making it clear that they want to incorporate more people into their activities by making sure they bring their events to people.Laredo BorderSlam has long been known…

PMaking an anthology is, as the American poet Katrina Vandenberg once said, like making a mixtape. It is an artifact filled with various resonances. Much like the painstaking process of recording tapes for each other in the era of the…

Cathy Lander | Special for The GazetteThe winners of the Athenaeum Club poetry contest are, up front, Kayla Kroll, grade 7-8 division; and back row, left to right, Ariella Salmond, Jaisha Gibb and Madeline Tate, 9th-12th grade…

Evelyn Araluen and the President of the Stella Prize 2022 jury, Melissa Lucashenko. Photo: Marie-Luise Skibbe This is the first time a collection of poetry has been…

Nathan M. Richardson of Suffolk will be the featured speaker at a writing workshop hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Writers. The workshop is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the James City County…

One of the reasons why poets write poems about poetry is that the philosophy of composition is inseparable from the way of life. Even if they wanted to, these things couldn't be treated as separate species. So not only is any poem,…

Saif-u-Rehman Saifi collects a wide range of varied emotions related to love and manifests them in the form of a long poem in his collection of poetry “Rait ke Seerian”. His love is intense and it is just as intense when he enjoys the…

April is National Poetry Month, and I've been more into poetry than usual. When I listen to NPR, I hear other listeners sharing their on-air poems. Each week this month, my congregation sent a poem on the themes of springtime,…

Inaugural poet Richard Blanco will appear on ThePoetsCorner.org in conversation with fellow poets Carrie Fountain and Rajiv Mohabir, Sunday, May 1, 2022, 4-5:30 p.m., via Zoom. This event is brought to you in conjunction with Maine Media…

by Patheresa Wells Help the Emerald create more “ripples and sparks” throughout the community! I’m the publisher’s mother and an Emerald founding board member. I’ve lived in Seattle all my life. Over most of those 77 years, the…

The current Kansas Poet Laureate will conclude the 38and Salina Spring Poetry Series.According to Salina Arts & Humanities, the poetry series concludes on Tuesday, April 26 with a reading by Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina.The…

Young poets, accompanied by a few more seasoned writers, will take over the Lincoln Theater on April 26.At 7:30 p.m., the three Mayhem Poets, spoken word artists who combine comedy and drama, will give a free one-hour performance.Prior to…

This new batch of books is a mix of the real and the imagined, with the real told in both history and memoir, and a fictionalized story tied to the present day.A Provincetown author has written a family history related to mental illness and…

The heavy bear that accompanies me: 100 classic poems with commentary by Brendan Kennelly and Neil Astley Bloodaxe, €18 was once at an event at the Irish Writers Center where Brendan Kennelly was introduced by a sponsor who mispronounced…

PT Bhavani's book is a reminder of the late poet's remarkable work in film, music PT Bhavani's book is a reminder of the late poet's remarkable work in film, music There's this stanza from the song from the Malayalam movie…

PLATTSBURGH - Robert Frost traveled the roads of mid-century New England straight to the Adirondack…

A long time ago - perhaps in the 1970s - I observed my father, Shamsur Rahman Faruqi, leafing through dictionaries, looking for rare bird names. He was working on the translation of a shahr ashob by Mirza Qalandar Bakhsh…

Paul Tran's first book of poetry, "All the Flowers Kneeling" (Penguin Books, 2022), was just released in February, but their poetry extends beyond this slim, beautiful volume. They are immersed in the world of poetry, serving as…

The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate National Poetry Month with us on Tuesday, April…

The College of DuPage Writers Read Series welcomes poet and author Paul Tran to discuss his book of poetry, “All the Flowers on Their Knees,” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, via Zoom. The event is free and open…

Veronica Eley never intended to publish any of the more than 600 poems she wrote in diaries, notebooks, and on loose-leaf slips of paper. The beautiful and courageous poems she created in her forties were her way of…

The City of West Hollywood will celebrate National Poetry Month in April with a variety of events and exhibits honoring poets and the art of poetry.Throughout April, the City of West Hollywood will honor living poets by featuring selections…

Body MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries from third- through fifth-grade students for the Air, Air, Everywhere Poetry Contest.Now in its 11th year, the annual…

Three Jamaican writers have been included on the long list of the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature sponsored by One Caribbean Network. Kei Miller has been listed for his collection of non-fiction essays 'Things I Have Withheld',…

Kansas City, MO- Joey Salomone, a local poet, has announced the release of his second collection of poems, drop of atom. A passionately written work that takes readers on an enriching poetic journey, Salomone's latest release speaks to…

Stir memories related to time, culture and society Dea Divi is thrilled to announce her poetry collection titled "Weaved Memories Through Time". The poetry collection is designed to stir the memories of time, culture and society woven…

Professional performing artist and editor Janet Kuypers will be the featured poet in this week's Wednesday Night Poetry at Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., with guest host Randy Malone. Masks are recommended for!--This>…

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She may be a teenager, but Olivia Rodrigo cemented her place as one of the most streamed artists of 2021, releasing Sour and its corresponding songs "Deja Vu" and "Drivers License." When asked about her best musical advice,…

The long-running free-to-read series has been a staple of the city's ever-evolving literary scene for more than a decade.Header Image: Clockwise from top left: Photos of Barrett Swanson, IS Jones, Jennifer Nelson and Kabel Mishka Ligot. IS…

The outdoor exhibition has a clear message: together we heal By CLARA FISCHER — [email protected] Ann Savageau, professor emeritus and artist, and Edward Whelan, associate instructor at UC Davis and MFA design graduate, have collaborated…

Park Poets of America accepts poems from local writers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville-based nonprofits Word Revolt and Hope at Hand have come together to share their love of poetry with the First Coast.…

By RICK BROWN, Yard Light Media KEARNEY — As far as timing goes, state poet Matt Mason missed the best time to release his latest book, 'I Have a Poem As Big As…

Mendocino County poets Daniel Essman and Theresa Whitehill are star readers of Starlight Lounge, a bimonthly poetry series at the Willits Community Theater. The reading is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 12. An open reading will…

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University of Wolverhampton graduate Daisie Lane now has a bookDaisie Lane, who has been writing since she was a teenager, is thrilled to publish her first book later this year.Mother-of-one Daisie, a 30-year-old part-time technical…

Since "He Got Game" quotes the Ten Commandments squarely ("You shall not kill", Jake), it would be easy to think that the whole movie is one long game of breaking the second or third commandment (the one of taking the name…

PARKERSBURG — A Belleville native has won the Nadia Christensen Prize at the Scandinavian-American Foundation's international translation competition. Randi Ward won the…

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POTSDAM, NY - February 22, 2022 - (Newswire.com) Author Fulton Books Genevieve Votra, an avid writer, has completed her latest book "Emotional Winners": a compelling volume of honest and emotional poems that reflect the various…

Students can win £960 for 'light verse' poetryRebecca Tyson The number of different funds available to Cambridge students can be overwhelming. It was of the University experience as we tried to establish!-->>-->!-->>-->!-->…

David Evans' letter on poetry commissioned for the Queen's Silver Jubilee (February 11) was fun and informative. Larkin's earnest submission was obsequious and banal, confirming that the royal commissioned poem is still the very, very bad…

A recent call for poetry encourages local writers to submit their work to the Oshkosh Public Library for consideration for display on Main Street. In partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), the Oshkosh Public…

What does it mean to feel at home? What does it mean to lose it? Such questions of displacement and exile inform the practice of New York-based artist Emily Hass, and are also woven into the fabric of her family history.…

Every February 14 since 1985, Dr. Rakesh "Rocky" Khosla and his wife, Madeleine, compose sweet words for each other and have them published in the "Love Lines" section of The Pueblo Chieftain. As each of their four children came into the…

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) — The split we've heard so much about in the news is complicated enough, but a Houston man is trying to narrow it down through something as simple as a poem.His name is Emanuelee "Outspoken" Bean. He is Houston's…

Hai Hac Phan Get ready to come back I have a whole spring in my heart that will bloom. (Photo: Triet Tran) It's late and it still countsYesterday in gray hairThe month just flowed like tearsThe year is just as calloused as a…

Like most people living in a pandemic world, Anuradha Bhowmik works from her home in Philadelphia, using technology to communicate and complete her daily tasks. One afternoon in early January, on a midweek business call, she received an…

Poetry in motion: Liz Lochhead on her 50-year career, having sleepless nights at 74 and why she refuses to slow down !-->!-->!-->!-->…

SHane Manier recalls finding the cafe nearly empty - the perfect place…

Nigerian Students Poetry Prize, an initiative of Poets in Nigeria (PIN)accepting registrations for the 2022 edition. The Nigerian Student Poetry Prize, which aims to stimulate literary creativity and…

Once upon a time, I memorized “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. The first lines…

The 14th edition of the Indian Embassy in Antananarivo's literary event, 'LaLitTana', was held online on January 28, 2022, with the theme 'Ocean'. Poets from all Indian Ocean countries, namely Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Reunion…

Pran PanditBook name: 'La'lv'in-D'ag', as I see it.Author: Kusum Dhar ShardaA book of Kashmiri poetry, titled "La'lv'in-D'ag", written by Kusum Dhar Sharda, published in both "Devnagri" and!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Anna Tungate reviews her long-lost brother's poetry book with Steve Ward, who finds it deep in an old desk drawer. Tom Russo | Daily reporter HANCOCK COUNTY - Anna Tungate has always been proud of her older brother Randy, whom she…

Poetry Place has launched online, giving people the chance to view a collection of images and poems from the comfort of their own home.Poet Sue Dymoke has led a series of online workshops to create poetry inspired by old photographs from!-->…

Naina Pachnanda, lawyer by day and poet by night, has released her second collection of 200 poems, Miracles do Happen, which were inspired by the coronavirus pandemic, and navigate themes of life, love, loss, rejection, failure, hope,…

Express press service NIZAMABAD: A public school teacher literally took the poetic route in his attempt to help his students improve their English skills. Such was the response that poems written by his students were…

Joy Harjo is the 23rd poet laureate of the United States and is in her third term in that position. She is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and has been writing, teaching and performing music…

The City of Edmonds Arts Commission announced two spring arts opportunities on Wednesday: the annual Best Book I've Ever Read poster exhibit for third graders and a new program, Poet's Perspective, for young and!-->…

The Imperial New Year Utakai Hajime poetry reading ceremony takes place in the Matsu no Ma hall of the Tokyo Imperial Palace on January 18, 2022. (Pool photo) TOKYO – The Imperial New Year Utakai Hajime poetry reading ceremony!-->…

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Shayla Raine was sitting at her desk, looking out the window at an eagle's nest and a view of the mountains, when she came up with the idea for a new poetry book for Indigenous children. After inspiration in the fall of last year, the Cree…

MARIANNE LYON “Alone, we can do so little. Together we can do so much. - Helen KellerFifteen courageous, masked and aloof poets and writers gathered at the…

MARTINSBURG - Just in time for the start of the Valentine's season, local author Khary Tolliver has love in…

Any discussion of Instagram poetry, whether in popular or academic posts, tends to generally focus on two themes. First, how the popularity of poetry on social media saved a dying form and breathed new life into it. In India, much of the…

A group of local Irish artists have come together to collaborate on an epic tribute to County Laois. Inspired by the history, mythology and beauty of Laois, the poetess of Portlaoise Laura Murphy composed a powerful tribute…

ALBANY - Kari Gunter-Seymour, a resident of Albany who previously served as Athens' Poet Laureate, has been…

The study of art, literature and poetry is just as important as the study of science and technology, and studies have proven that integrating the arts with technology, business and d Other areas of knowledge enhance creativity and…

OFTEN overlooked as an essential part of a nation's well-being, culture has more than proven its worth during the pandemic. Although it is one of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus restrictions, musicians,…

One piece of music may not radically change people's minds, but David Kassler hopes it will be a good start. Kassler, the musical director of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, said he started thinking about…

President BidenJoe BidenBiden Lawmakers Mourn Harry Reid 29% of GOP Support Efforts to Indict Jan 6 Rioters Charged: Poll Congress Must Meet Time to Hold Big Pharma to Account MOREAmanda Gorman's inaugural poet published a poem based on…

Crime, ghosts and gore. That's what writers Kenneth Macintosh and Peter Lehmkuhl and local podcaster Danetia Madison are looking to showcase in their new podcast “Tales”.…

Sharjah 24: Under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme and Sovereign Council of Sharjah, the activities of the 6th edition of the Kairouan Festival of Arab Poetry (KFAP),…

NUR-SULTAN - "Akyn" ("Poet") a movie directed by Kazakh director Darezhan Omirbayev is among the top ten titles at Forum 2022 - a prestigious program of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, better known as Berlinale, one of the…

Unsurprisingly perhaps, poetry is the expressive core of Irish republicanism and has played a crucial role in communicating the principles and aspirations of the republican struggle to the rest of the world. Today, as the…

Kendall Jenner shares message for those struggling with anxiety: "It's never too late to be the person you always wanted to be"By Janelle Ash For Dailymail.Com Posted: 3:14 p.m. EST, December 20, 2021 | Update:…

The Ashura International Foundation, in collaboration with the Institute for the Study and Strategy of the United Ummah, organized a poetry ceremony on the occasion of Lady Zainab's birthday, entitled "Lady Zainab, the symbol of eloquence…

Poetry is an art form. Poems are generally short and combine…

This was before reading poems about friendships lost through words and friendships lost through death. And that was before poems were read about driving a cousin's Corvette, about love, hate, and laughter. Before all those…

This story is part of AL.comfrom the series "21 Alabamians who made a difference in 2021", highlighting the people who have made our state a better place to live this year. The stories in this series will be published daily from December…

Ethan McKiernan, a Minnesota poet and advocate for the poor, has died of complications from brain tumors. Her death was announced this morning at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where she was a longtime member of the…

Dr Andy Jones and Davis Deputy Mayor Lucas Frerichs will perform Christmas favorites as part of a fundraiser for the Yolo Food Bank at the Natsoulas Gallery (521 First St. in Davis) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 16. The Poetry Night…

Courtesy Photo / Zebra Press Archive Photo ALEXANDRIA, VA - Do you want to share your poetry with the public? Here is a good way. The Alexandria Transit Company is seeking entries for its ninth annual DASHing Words!-->…

A writing project for America The Advent Reflections Series last week gave me the opportunity to revisit a favorite poem ("IX") from an author who knows more than anyone about the seasons, both liturgical and agricultural: Wendell Berry.…

“Meditation” by Conny Göelz-Schmitt, at Zero Station. Courtesy of Station Zero The East Bayside Zero Station Gallery, 222 Anderson St., hosts a holiday exhibit of artwork by an array of…

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday suggested that a statue of the national poet Subramania Bharathi, modeled on the statue of unity erected for Sardar Vallabhai Patel in Gujarat, be erected by the sea…

By Kwame Dawes For Kayleb Rae Candrilli, as for many of us, the radical change of scenery - in their case, arriving on the coast facing the great Atlantic - can significantly alter our sense of being. For the poet, their…

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Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Posted: 11/29/2021 13:43:16 PM The Ingalls Memorial Library in Rindge hosts a series of book fairs on the first three Saturdays of December, showcasing local poets…

By David Gullette Paul Muldoon is eager to drop dispatches from the front lines of Our Lives Now. This is one of the characteristics that separates him from most of the other poets who write today. Howdie-Skelp by Paul Muldoon. Farrar…

A local author uses her struggles and past experiences to impact readers who might be facing similar issues.Eric Sowers, Jacksonville resident and Marine Corps veteran, published his first book on Nov. 11 titled "The Child We Were To…

Kevin McManus of Carrigallen has published six novels since he started writing in 2016. This month he published two new books, “The Stillness…

Tacey Atsitty, recipient of several awards including the Truman Capote Creative Writing Fellowship, the Carson-Browning Poetry Prize and the Morning Star Creative Writing Award, spoke at the International Poetry Night on November 17.…

Take this Super Quiz to a PhD. Score 1 point for each correct answer at the Freshman level, 2 points at the Graduate level and 3 points at the PhD level. Level.Subject: POETRYProvide the next word from the line of poetry. (For example,…

Grateful for Life, Liberty and Humanity,Grateful for acceptance, tolerance,Endurance and serenity,Grateful for our loved ones in our lives,Thanks for the hard daysWe overcome and survive,Thank you for our true friendships,To be there!-->…

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania., November 18, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - “Inspirational Poetry…

Truong Tran is the author of "The Other's Book". Photo: Kaya Press “You resist performance. of otherness. writing this book, "writes Truong Tran in" The Other's Book: Small in Comparison, "adding," You insist on…