The Your Voice section of The Poet's List showcases articles and blog posts written by poets. These pieces may or not be about poetry. Most often, they are on topics with which the poet finds passion. You can find more of these posts, here: Your Voice. By Stephanie Conn The Woman on the Other Side … Continue reading Your Voice: Stephanie Conn – Poetry Saved My Life – Twice | (via The Irish Times)
Juan Felipe Herrera’s Facebook page is public, and it is wonderful. On it Herrera, the U.S. poet laureate revered for the depth of his wisdom and precision of his observation, is just a guy. He splashes around the beach with his grandchildren. He mourns the death of his beloved dog. He documents his travels. He … Continue reading Nation’s first Latino poet laureate bringing inclusive style to Yakima (via Yakima Herald)
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To soften the gusty blow of the so-called cruelest month, the Academy of American Poets decreed April National Poetry Month, a time to read and celebrate the written and spoken word, and to participate in various poetry-related activities. In 2012, for example, the organization asked for submissions from student-poets, some of whom had their work … Continue reading 12 Great Poetry Collections To Read During Every Month Of The Year (via Huffington Post)
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At the bottom of the sea, just off the coast of Maryland, New York City subway cars have become a new habitat for coral and fish. Poet Shira Erlichman was spellbound when she read about the project: to dispose of old, broken-down subway cars by sinking them to the bottom of the ocean, providing a new surface … Continue reading How poetry helps us understand mental illness (via PBS)
Additional Info Poem starts at 1 minute mark. http://www.AlexzeniaDavis.com "Significant" (A poem about fear...) By Alexzenia Davis **No copyright infringement intended for any of my videos.** Instagram: @JustLexzie Information courtesy, YouTube
Most key stage 2 teachers have pupils who balk at the prospect of writing a simple sentence, let alone an entire poem. But it doesn’t need to be overwhelming – lots of children love being creative with words, they just need a confidence boost. Here are 10 tried-and-tested techniques I’ve learned to help students get … Continue reading Reluctant writers? 10 top tips to help primary pupils write poetry (via The Guardian)
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I interviewed Beyoncé many years ago. She carried herself like a woman twice her age. Her answers were rehearsed and she made direct eye contact for our entire interview. Destiny’s Child was about to perform their new song Bills, Bills, Bills about a woman who wants nothing to do with a man who can’t pay her bills. … Continue reading Why the Poetry in Lemonade Hits the Spot (via BET)
