At once forensically matter-of-fact and charged with horror, Layli Long Soldier’s prose poem “38” recalls the hanging of 38 men following the 1862 Sioux Uprising, on Lincoln’s orders ...
Nonsense poetry does not always make sense. Poets will use made-up words alongside real words, and talk about made-up things like imaginary creatures. It’s lots of fun to read and is usually ...
From love poems for her and love poems for him to words exploring issues of unity and injustice, gender and race, the best poem books explore all aspects of life.
We asked readers to send in their favorite animal photos. We were so entertained, we couldn't help but share. Are you ready for cuteness overload? These adorable puppy pictures will have your ...
This posthumously published poem takes readers on an emotional journey, from the joyous pealing of wedding bells to the somber toll of funeral chimes, and brilliantly explains what each of these ...
Shakespeare reading "Hamlet" to his family, circa 1600. Most people confuse a sonnet and a poem, but they have slight differences. A sonnet is a specific type of poem, typically consisting of 14 ...
An acrostic is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word, vertically. A limerick is a funny five-line poem with a rhyme scheme AABBA. A haiku has three lines, which in total ...