The Power of Poetry in Education Today. Poetry has always been able to turn our emotions and ideas into memorable visual forms. For kids, poems can be both intriguing and educational, helping them ...

On our journey to love, a rush of thoughts gives way to paradox. The poem goes on, "You can be sad / and still look so good. You can / say New York is beautiful / and it wouldn't be a headline ...

Love poems and sonnets that plumb the depths of emotion have the power to change perspectives, move us to tears and express thoughts where our own words fell short. Some love poems have been ...

Love poems often let Cupid’s arrow hit the mark at the right place. They not only help you express your feelings but also make the reader feel special and valued. Be it your boyfriend or husband ...

South Floridians share their Zip Odes — five line poems that transform zip code into occasions for place-based, lyrical celebration. Some of the poets will have their work highlighted at the Zip ...

FADEL: And Hecht says poetry fits our time. HECHT: It's because of its brevity and beauty and the fact that it's been built to be read over and over and over. FADEL: Think of it like an especially ...

“Romantic Poet,” by Diane Seuss, is one of the best things that our critic A.O. Scott read (and reread) this year. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Let’s talk about love. That’s what the ...

Some of the best poetry in the world is written about complicated love, wrong love, toxic love, but in the spirit of Valentine’s Day I’ve tried to get over my own hang-ups and share that ...

Since ancient times, poetry has been the language that surpasses the limitations of the mind, culture, and conditioning. It’s the language of the soul, one we have cast to the sidelines in our ...

this is our life, and we’re really in it; the hours where love grows. along an abundantly verdant vine. that swings with us but never breaks. In these middle hours I will learn ...

When it comes to romance, Irish writers are rightly famous. With Valentine’s Day upon us yet again, we decided to give you a flavor of the best love writings from some of our greatest writers ...