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Splashing around in words of any kind can help you form as a poet. Here are five easy ways to get splashing in a foreign language. Plus a poetry prompt!| Tweetspeak Poetry
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After time at sea, Tweetspeak's Poet Laura, Sandra Fox Murphy, finds solace in the spacious skies and expansive stillness of the desert. The post Poet Laura: In the Glow of the Desert appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Bitter Creek: An Epic Poem" by Teow Lim Goh tells the story of Chinese immigration and how it affected the American West. The post Poets and Poems: Teow Lim Goh and “Bitter Creek” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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In her new chapbook "Incompleteness Theory," poet Danelle Lejeune successfully mixes poetry, science, and humor. The post Poets and Poems: Danelle Lejeune and “Incompleteness Theory” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Stephen Foster was America's first professional songwriter, and his songs helped to frame mid-19th century culture. The post Stephen Foster: How Song Opened a Door on History appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Fluent in Blue" and "Human Resources," the most recent collections by Erin Murphy, continue her focus on form and order. The post Poets and Poems: Four Collections by Erin Murphy, Part 2 appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Do you need a Recess Kit to help sustain or reignite your creativity? Bethany Rohde has some double-Dutch delightful ideas. The post A Creativity Recess Kit appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Two collections, "Taxonomies" and "Fields of Ache," by poet Erin Murphy reveal a focus on form, order, and classification. The post Poets and Poems: Four Collections by Erin Murphy, Part 1 appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Splashing around in words of any kind can help you form as a poet. Here are five easy ways to get splashing in a foreign language. Plus a poetry prompt!| Tweetspeak Poetry
Get your favorite steep (or brew) & join us in writing a poem based on “[at the end]” by L.L. Barkat. Where will your "ending" lead us?| Tweetspeak Poetry
A birdbath in the kitchen garden led to an interest in birds, which led to an interest in what the poets have said about birds. The post Visitors to the Ce-ment Pond: The Poetry of Birds appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
It's time to see what your community loved in recent Every Day Poems. Come be surprised (and maybe add some lines of your own!) The post Top 10 Dip into Poetry appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Another Day: Sabbath Poems," Wendell Berry continues his focus on community, land, landscape, people, and a sense of place. The post Poets and Poems: Wendell Berry and “Another Day” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Exile's Journey" by Jeffrey Bilbro is a poetry collection about community, landscape, people, and what makes us human. The post Poets and Poems: Jeffrey Bilbro and “Exile’s Journey” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Our Poet Laura, Sandra Fox Murphy, returns to her love of the sea for this month's Poet Laura feature. The post Poet Laura: In the Sway of Tides appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
With "In Parenthesis," David Jones wrote great World War I poems and a classic in English literature. The post David Jones Writes an Extraordinary World War I Poem appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Two Emilys," poet Andrea Potos pays tribute to two writers and poets -- Emily Bronte and Emily Dickinson.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Written in 1932, "A Soldier and a Poet" by Avraham Stern includes poems that became part of the Jewish war for independence. The post Poets and Poems: Avraham Stern and “A Soldier and a Poet” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "I Ask the Mountain to Health My Heart," poet Beth Copeland finds solitude, solace, and healing in the mountains near her new home. The post Poets and Poems: Beth Copeland and “I Ask the Mountain to Heal My Heart” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Frieze Frame," poet A.E. Stallings explains how poets and artists have framed the debate about the Parthenon Marbles from the beginning. The post A.E. Stallings: the Parthenon Marbles, Poets, and Artists appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"The Sun and the Boy" by haiku poet Steven Flint is a charming allegory of love, friendship, and faithfulness. The post Poets and Fables: Steven Flint and “The Sun and the Boy” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Sandra Fox Murphy joins poets in bringing poetry to space in this month's Poet Laura column. The post Poet Laura: Poetry in Space appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Poet Alison Blevins explores the impact of chronic illness on family and relationships in "Where Will We Live if the House Burns Down?"| Tweetspeak Poetry
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"The Locust Years" is a collection of poems by Paul Pastor that beautifully reflect a very difficult time in his life. The post Poets and Poems: Paul Pastor and “The Locust Years” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation? The post What Happened to the Fireside Poets? appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The poetry anthology "What the House Knows," edited by Diane Lockward, shows how our houses and homes reflect the people within them. The post “What the House Knows”: An Anthology by Diane Lockward appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"108" is an ecothriller by attorney, writer, and former Poet Laura Dheepa Maturi, and it is one wild ride of a read. The post “108”: An Ecothriller by Former Poet Laura Dheepa Maturi appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
June is the time to begin gathering flowers and planting seeds. Come do so in a poem!| Tweetspeak Poetry
The aim of poetry is enchantment, writes poet Dana Gioia in his new collection of essays on poetry and culture. The post Dana Gioia Defines the Enchantment in Poetry appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Sarah Ruden uses six of Sylvia Plath's poems to tell the poet's story, stripping away political iconography to reveal the poet's achievement. The post “I Am the Arrow”: Sarah Ruden Tells Sylvia Plath’s Story appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Michael Weingard writes a coming-of-age novel in verse. If you came of age in the 1980s, certain cultural icons and events are likely imprinted in your brain. The post A Novel in Verse: “Eugene Nadelman” by Michael Weingard appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Sandra Fox Murphy—and Chaucer—find poems and chickens make for good company in Sandra's latest Poet Laura column. The post Poet Laura: Fables and Foxy Chickens appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
With "DoorWay," poet James Sale completes his epic trilogy, "The English Cantos," and creates a stellar poetic experience. The post Poets and Poems: James Sale and “DoorWay” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
From coffee milk and johnny cakes to Lovecraft and Poe, Rhode Island is a fascinating place (and a home to gorgeous sites from the Gilded Age!). The post 50 States of Generosity: Rhode Island appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Breakwater Rock," poet Bruce Lawder shows you can't really go home again, except possibly in your own memory. The post Poets and Poems: Bruce Lawder and “Breakwater Rock” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Bethany Rohde takes on an experiment in "no incoming words" and finds her creative interests take new turns in this collage essay. The post Collage: Unwrapping Gifts from the Quiet appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "O Lucky Day," Patricia Clark has assembled a collection of meditative poems that pull you to a place you didn't expect to go.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The bottom line with the phoenix, regardless of its colors, is the bird's rebirth or regeneration, most usually from the ashes of a fire that consumed the prior bird. The post Poetry Prompt: The Phoenix appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Your favorite introverted author would love your help (though they might not ask). Here is a fun way to help their book find new audience. The post 10 Ways to Help Your Favorite Introverted Author: 1,000 Words appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
With "Beyond the Glass," poet L.L. Barkat followed a month of writing prompts and broke though seven years of a writing block. The post Poets and Poems: L.L. Barkat and “Beyond the Glass” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "The Haunted Wood," author and journalist Sam Leith tells the history of children's literature and how it changed as culture changed. The post A History of Children’s Stories: “The Haunted Wood” by Sam Leith appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
It wasn't just World War I. Two anthologies illustrate the prolific outpouring of poetry during World War II. The post World War II Had Its Poets, Too appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Poet of the New World" collects the poems written by Czeslaw Milosz from 1946 to 1950, reflecting the turmoil of violence and upheaval.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Your favorite introverted author would love your help (though they might not ask). Here is one way you can begin. The post 10 Ways to Help Your Favorite Introverted Author—Day 1: The Basic appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Poet Alfred Nicole, in his new collection "After the Carnival," finds both the evil and the good in human existence. The post Poets and Poems: Alfred Nicol and “After the Carnival” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Sandra Fox Murphy, Tweetspeak's Poet Laura, welcomes Spring with a reflection on gardening and flower poems. The post Poet Laura: Gardens and Grandpa appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The sense of living a loved life pervades 'The Mother of All Words'. The collection doesn’t suggest smugness or even satisfaction, but more of a sense of gratitude. The post Poets and Poems: Kelly Belmonte and “The Mother of All Words” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"The Poetry Reader" by Mark Yakich is an anthology of poems about reading and writing poetry. The post An Anthology on Reading and Writing Poetry appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Lisa Marie Basile names the events of life for obscure saints, most of which you've never heard of but know very well.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Diorama," poet Sandra Marchetti moves through a series of almost -photograph-like scenes , each poem like a scene in a ViewMaster (TM). The post Poets and Poems: Sandra Marchetti and “Diorama” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Roaming the Labyrinth," poet Christina Cook translates the poems of and writes about the French poet Marie-Claire Bancquart.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride" was written at a perilous time in American history, when Civil War threatened. The post Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride”: Creating a National Legend appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Laurie Klein reads “Madulce Cabin” by Paul J. Willis Editor’s Note: “Poems to Listen By” is an audio series where over time we will explore some of the themes in the Poet Laura checklist. _______ Poems to Listen By: Yondering—7: When You Came Back Presented by Laurie Klein Emily D Tea Traveler · 7. When You Came Back […] The post Poems to Listen By: Yondering—7: When You Came Back appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Flu Season," poet Katis Kalisz writes what is collectively a love sonnet to her husband, family, home, and life. The post Poets and Poems: Katie Kalisz and “Flu Season” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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Michelle Ortega explores Paris in place and in memory. We were there for an anniversary trip – Paris in the springtime. It’s a beautiful city, but it has its quirks. The museum workers were staging wildcat strikes to protest government pension changes. The government didn’t care. The tourists did. The Louvre and other cultural institutions […] The post Poets and Poems: Michelle Ortega and “When You Ask Me, Why Paris?” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "The Hounds of Heaven at My Heels," Robert Waldron imagines the creation of the great late 19th century poem by Francis Thompson. The post Robert Waldron Imagines the Creation of “The Hound of Heaven” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
From bridges to baseball, to fun food at the fair, Iowa's got something for everyone. Sandra Heska King will meet you there.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "An Incremental Life," poet Luci Shaw takes stock of the personal, the poetic, and the sacred with the sense of experience lived.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Sandra Fox Murphy, Tweetspeak's Poet Laura, finds common ground with the Beat poets, National Poetry Month and Earth Day.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "An Axe for the Frozen Sea," poet and writer Ben Palpant interviews 17 poets about poetry and why and how they write.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Mojave Ghost," a novel poem by Forrest Gander, combines the physical landscape of the desert with the interior landscape of the mind. The post Poets and Poems: Forrest Gander and “Mojave Ghost” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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In "Hiraeth: Poems," Siân Killingsworth looks at how we remember people and events and how we never can go home again. The post Poets and Poems: Siân Killingsworth and “Hiraeth” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
It was a full moon night when Catherine Abbey Hodges first began writing poetry. That brave moment has stayed with her. Come be inspired by Catherine's poetry journey and insights! The post Braving the Poem: Interview with Catherine Abbey Hodges appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Gravity: New & Selected Poems" by Donna Hilbert allow the reader to see the poet's development of her theme of home, family, and life. The post Poets and Poems: Donna Hilbert and “Gravity” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "So Much Tending Remains," poet Emily Patterson watches her child grow from birth to toddlerhood, reflecting what parenthood means. The post Poets and Poems: Emily Patterson and “So Much Tending Remains” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
National Poetry Month Is on the Way! What are your plans? We’d love to help you find what you need to make it the best. The post National Poetry Month Is on the Way + Prompt! appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"The Sadbook Collections 2" by Sara Barkat provides cartoons of a stick figure character who has a poetic heart. The post “The Sadbook Collections 2″ by Sara Barkat appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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"Dante's Divine Comedy: A Biography" by Joseph Luzzi considers how the great poem has been received over the centuries. The post A Biography of Dante’s Divine Comedy appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Not all Civil War teaching resources are created equal. Both primary and secondary sources enabled me to write a Civil War novel, and they can help you to teach it. Here are the best resources you'll want when planning & teaching! The post 10 Great Resources for Teaching the Civil War appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Go on the prowl this month with Sandra Fox Murphy, our 2025 Poet Laura, for some cat poem sleuthing and housecat bossing. The post Poet Laura: The Consequence of Cats appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
To write the historical novel "Brookhaven," I had to relearn the subject I thought I knew all about — the history of the Civil War. The post Relearning Civil War History to Write a Novel appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Wendy Wisner makes meaning in the prose world, while she sometimes tries to unmake it in the poetry world. Join her in "making less sense" with a fun poetry prompt! The post Making & Unmaking Meaning: Interview with Wendy Wisner appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
This Collection is a story of three generations of women, a story of depression, abuse, and dementia. If I gave the story a title, it might be “Broken Things, Mending.” The post Poets and Poems: Marjorie Maddox and “Seeing Things” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Understanding the strong connection between religion and poetry can be both insightful and richly rewarding.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Context Collapse" by Ryan Ruby is either a long poem serving as a critical literary essay, or an essay written in poetic form. The post Poets and Poems: Ryan Ruby and “Context Collapse” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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In "Gratitude Journal: Poems," Jessica Cohn expresses gratitude for the unusual and unexpected, but always with something larger in mind. The post Poets and Poems: Jessica Cohn and “Gratitude Diary” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Karla Van Vliet is a beautiful soul who will draw you deeper into poetry's art and art's poetry. Come learn about her work with asemic writing—and try your own hand at it! The post Giving Voice : Interview with Karla Van Vliet appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Enormous Blue Umbrella," the new poetry collection by Donna Hilbert, fuses, memory, childhood, and life into simple and satisfying poems. The post Poets and Poems: Donna Hilbert and “Enormous Blue Umbrella” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Hannah Sullivan"s "Three Poems" and Richard Eyre's "Place to Place" deftly and often movingly utilize poetry for autobiographies.| Tweetspeak Poetry
I’m not sure why I first started reading memoirs by major poetic figures, but I recently read two that struck me as particularly significant in the development and history of what we consider contemporary poetry. The post Donald Hall and Andrew Motion Write Poetic Memoirs appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Sandra Fox Murphy writes about music's intersections with time, place and poetry, travelling from a general store in West Virginia to the grackles on a power line in west Texas. The post Poet Laura: A Concert in the General Store appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Ambiguity & Belonging," poet Benjamin Myers has assembled a collection of essays about place, education, and poetry. The post Essays: Benjamin Myers Takes on Ambiguity and Belonging appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Little Sadbook has a big heart—filled with musings, whimsy, sometimes puzzlement, occasional crises, and always art. Enjoy Book 2 of The Sadbook Collections! The post Announcement: The Sadbook Collections—Book 2! appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Published in the spring of 1939, "Autumn Journal" by poet Louis MacNeice captured the spirit of the era - and the change coming. The post Poets and Poems: Louis MacNeice and “Autumn Journal” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"What Remains: The Collected Poems of Hannah Arendt" gathers the 70 often moving poems philosopher Arendt wrote from 1923 to 1962. The post “What Remains: The Collected Poems of Hannah Arendt” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
From wild flowers to mountains that tower, it's Montana. Plus, catch an old photo of our very own Sandra Heska King's hubby in Montana when he was a boy. The post 50 States of Generosity: Montana appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Maybe you need a little pick-me-up? Enjoy this simple prompt from 'The Yellow Wall-Paper Sanity Journal' to get you on your way. The post Creativity Prompt: Sanity Journal appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien,' edited by by Christina Scull and Wayne Hammond, are a serious work of Tolkien scholarship.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Poets and Poems: Christina Cook and “Roaming the Labyrinth”| Tweetspeak Poetry
Glynn Young lives in St. Louis where he retired as the team leader for Online Strategy & Communications for a Fortune 500 company. Glynn writes poetry, short stories and fiction, and he loves to bike. He is the author of the Civil War romance Brookhaven, as well as Poetry at Work and the Dancing Priest Series. Find Glynn at Faith, Fiction, Friends.| Tweetspeak Poetry
In "Let's Call It Home," poet Luke Harvey explores and demonstrates the tenderness of a father towards his young children.| Tweetspeak Poetry
"Fifty-Four Conceits," published by Martin Armstrong in 1933, is a collection of epitaphs and epigrams that still have meaning. The post Epigrams and Epitaphs: Martin Armstrong and “Fifty-Four Conceits” appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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