We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...

What jumps into your mind when you think of the most famous poems ever written? Shakespearean love poems? Something longer ...

The 2025 edition of the Cleveland Poetry Festival, helmed by Literary Cleveland, promises a destination event with plenty for ...

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This ...

The expression comes from the famous scene in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” in which the eponymous seafarer shoots and kills an albatross—a sign of good luck or providence ...

Whether you’re searching for laughs on April Fools’ Day or a witty poem to share with loved ones year-round, keep reading for the best funny poems guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Worried poetry might put Grandma to sleep too early? We’ve got you covered with both short poems and excerpts, as well as underappreciated works. Read on for the best Christmas poems of the year ...

Christina Rossetti was one of the finest poets of the Victorian age, well known for collections including Goblin Market and Other Poems and The Face of the Deep. She addressed gender issues in her ...