listen to former Poet Laureate of Delaware Dr. Fleda Brown’s Interview with Grace Cavalieri Poetry Nation shines the spotlight on… Read More
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Spread the Word to Join Poetry Nation Today!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who has joined the “new” Poetry Nation. It’s been a… Read More
Matthew Hittinger Memorializes Marilyn Monroe
Grace Cavalieri, producer and host of The Poet and the Poem, interviews American poet Matthew Hittinger. The Poet and the… Read More
Writing Tips to Build Your Confidence
Do you feel like your poetry is weak or that no one will be able to relate to your experiences?… Read More
Classic Poetry Spotlight: “i carry your heart with me (i carry it in)” by E. E. Cummings
i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is Spoken Word?
You’ve written a poem on paper. Anyone can read your poem, but if you deliver it to them, you can… Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: Hawaii’s Poet Laureate
Who is Hawaii’s first poet laureate? The answer is Kealoha, a world renown poet and storyteller, performing in some… Read More
Poetry Quiz! Can You Match the Famous Poet to the Last Line of the Poem?
Think you’re a poetry expert? You might think you know everything about poetry, especially if you read and write it… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is an Ode?
In our last spotlight on forms, we talked about a rather silly type of poem: the limerick. We’ll shift gears a… Read More
Rhyme and Rhythm: Do they Matter in Poetry?
Rhyme and rhythm are two of the most essential things to keep in mind when writing and reading poetry. Rhythm… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is a Limerick?
Our last spotlight on forms discussed the popular haiku, a short 17-syllable poem originating in Japan in the 1600s. This… Read More
Poetry Quiz! Can You Name the Literary Device?
Think you’re a poetry expert? If you regularly write poetry, you’re probably well aware of the many literary devices available… Read More
Classic Poetry Spotlight: “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” by Emily Dickinson
“Hope” is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is a Haiku?
I think this might be / Quite possibly the greatest / Haiku of all time In our last spotlight on… Read More
Bad Poetry – Oh No-etry! National Bad Poetry Day
August 18 is known nation-wide as Bad Poetry Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the rich history of terrible poetry…. Read More
Four Reasons to Write a Poem Today
“A poet’s work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world,… Read More
Classic Poetry Spotlight: “The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot
In our last classic poetry spotlight, we talked about Walt Whitman’s poetry collection entitled Leaves of Grass. In Leaves of… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is Prose Poetry?
In our last spotlight on forms, we discussed a very strict form of poetry with very rigid rules, the sonnet…. Read More
Poetry Quiz! Can You Match these Famous First Lines to the Poem?
Think you’re a poetry expert? Many poetry fans have memorized a poem or two over the years – you may… Read More
Classic Poetry Spotlight: Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass
Two weeks ago we focused on the English poet Shakespeare and the form of poetry he created, the Shakespearean sonnet…. Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: South Dakota’s New Poet Laureate
As of July 1, 2015, South Dakota has welcomed a brand new poet laureate: Lee Ann Roripaugh. She will hold… Read More
Spotlight on Forms: What is a Sonnet?
Our most recent spotlight form, the villanelle, originated in France in the 17th century. This week we will take a… Read More
Pioneers in Poetry: Montana State’s Poet Laureate
Montana is defined by its diverse landscape, ranging from the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains. Its tourist website calls… Read More
New U.S. Poet Laureate Announced: Juan Felipe Herrera
A few months back, we featured California’s state poet laureate, Juan Felipe Herrera, as one of our Pioneers in Poetry…. Read More