I read poetry for work. You get to read it for pleasure.

As the editor of a magazine that includes a poetry column, I routinely read poems because I have to. But I also delve into ...
Opinion
Niners WireOpinion

Why you should read poetry — and how to start today | Opinion

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

Can Poetry Matter?

AMERICAN POETRY now belongs to a subculture. No longer part of the mainstream of artistic and intellectual life, it has become the specialized occupation of a relatively small and isolated group.
The Conversation

‘I remember, I remember’: what’s the point of learning poetry?

Debbie Pullinger receives funding the Leverhulme Trust. David Whitley receives funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Arts & Humanities Research Council. He has also received funding from the ...
NPR

Poetry Challenge: Paint A Picture With Words

For those who follow poetry challenges on Morning Edition, our new one involves a vocabulary lesson: ekphrastic. Ekphrastic poems respond to a piece of art. According to the Poetry Foundation: Through ...
Assyrian International News Agency

Poetry of Prominent Assyrian Nationalist Translated to English

The following poem from the collection is an example of how Faiq used poetry as a means of collective encouragement. The poem ...