By force of her imagination and skill, Emily Dickinson could take the measure of solitude, opprobrium and even damnation.

Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t ...

Glyn Maxwell's "Stargazing" embodies the essence of human love. Not flashy, boasting or indulgent, but simple, beautiful and ...

Closely aligned to the theme of romantic love is that of desire, and across the centuries poets have written about the ...

Learning some Black History Month poems is one of the ways to celebrate black culture and heritage. Check out some of the best poems compiled in this article.

Throughout history, poets have captured the essence of love, desire, longing, and devotion in their verses. Romantic poetry ...

Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson shares a poem she wrote sparked by a childhood memory — but she didn't let reality get ...