Poetry can literally give you chills. A Free Press intern explains why — and how to start reading it without fear.

“Remember that poetry is for children as well as grown-ups, and that National Poetry Month is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to celebrate poetry, reading, and the magic and music of ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

April is National Poetry Month and a good time to consider beginning a poetry writing practice for yourself and/or your ...

A poem a day keeps the mind at play. That's the beauty of picking up a poetry collection: There's no pressure to read the book cover-to-cover. Readers can take it slow, savoring the verse and emotion.

For the last three months, the new “Ocean of Poetry” reading series has helped to promote the art of prose and literature in ...

Poetry has been a healing tool since the shamans, who chanted poetry for the wellbeing of the tribe. In modern times, Freud recognized the genuis of poetry: ‘Not I, but the poet discovered the ...

Berks Bards’ Carl Kaucher, resident Beat poet, will be featured, joined by fellow Beat poets Anthony George and Jason ...

The Vermont Studio Center will host a National Poetry Month reading featuring three Vermont poets on April 19.

Poetry in the Park will be returning this June on every fourth Thursday through September for Poetry in the Julia de Burgos ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Seattle-based poet Luther “Lue” Hughes will share new poems about her evolving relationship with grief at ...