Former Missouri Poet Laureate Maryfrances Wagner writes about the inspiration she takes from a favorite poet, Williams Carlos ...

ASHLAND Nature has always been a friend to Steve Holt. “As a young man, I often went to the hills for solace, roaming and thinking,” he said, noting he hunted and fished with his father, but that wasn ...

Rain Water, the second term of the 24 Solar Terms, is nature's gentle gift to us. As fine threads of drizzle nourish the earth, all rouses from the hibernal rest. May the poem "Happy Rain on a ...

Rain is a more familiar winter weather than snow ... the bird’s crystalline sounds have much to say. Kathleen Jamie’s poem notices how snow alters a landscape but also has the power to change ...

You might have memorised and performed a poem in class before. This is called learning a poem ‘off by heart’. It’s a great way to really show you understand the poem and have some fun ...

Poetry seemed like the best way to do this. “A Poetry Handbook” is an outstanding short-read for aspiring poets and poetry readers who are looking for a strong foundation for understanding the ...