SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A vibrant literary gathering was held in the lush valley of Wana that attracted a large number of poets and writers. The annual “Manrey Gul Mushaira” was held under the ...

The themes of hope, rebirth, and the fleeting nature of time are woven into some of the most famous verses ... in the ongoing poem of existence. It is no surprise, then, that some of Iran’s greatest ...

Written in 1955, the poem “Howl” by Allen Ginsberg defined a generation of writers and authors. It is a free verse poem, written in three parts. It has 112 lines and approximately 3,000 words ...

Seattle Reads is the library’s citywide book group, with more than 20 programs planned in April and May, including events with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón on May 16 and 17. Find a copy of “You Are ...

We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: maybe because it came as an unexpected gift from a friend or loved one, or in ...

Poetry and feminism have always been intertwined but in recent years, many new feminist and queer voices have emerged and found space to express themselves. For World Poetry Day, we take a look at ...

The poems are redolent of spring, full of verdant growth and birdsong. Perhaps such happy poetry shouldn’t be so unusual, but Gay’s odes to such everyday pleasures as sleeping in his clothes ...

Poetry and feminism have always been intertwined ... As an example, take a look at this 1987 performance from Maya Angelou’s famous poem “Still I Rise” Maya Angelou does not just recite ...