Writing poetry can help a person come to grips with—or understand—what is in their mind. Writing and reading poetry is an ...

April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the literary genre that gives us answers to questions we don’t know how ...

Exhibit organizers hope it serves as a model in Philly and the U.S. for addressing mental health wounds of gun violence ...

Share these moving Mother's Day poems to express just how much Mom means to you ...

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

The Streets Are Talking" exhibition converted words from 19 poems written by community members into pieces of public art.

From powerhouse readings and book launches to immersive theater and hands-on workshops, April brings a citywide celebration of poetry’s verse, voice, and community.

Katara has announced that 562 entries have been received for the fifth edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry ‘Mothers ...

Research also supports the idea that poetry activities can be linked to improved self-awareness and healthier functioning. By ...

Healing Verse Germantown — a poetry and public art program launched in 2024 to provide healing for community members impacted by gun violence — is ...

More than 80 poets, $5,000 in prizes and new youth events as Albuquerque’s Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival takes over, March ...

One hundred years after it was banned for its depiction of hedonism, the rhythmic, jazz-soaked poetry of Joseph Moncure March continues to find new life.