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Poets & Writers

EDITORS' PICKS

  • Sherman Alexie on Mania, Bipolarity and Great Art
    The National Book Award winner talks candidly about how his mental illness has influenced his work.
  • Poetry Readings by Wendell Berry
    The visionary poet, environmentalist and farmer Wendell Berry reads and talks about two of his poems -- "The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer" and "A Poem on Hope."
  • Rita Dove on the Power of Poetry
    Through performances and conversation, Bill Moyers and the former Poet Laureate explore American history, language, culture, and ideas.
  • Poets & Writers
    The Limits Imposed on Reform: Reginald Dwayne Betts
    August 18, 2017
    | Kyle Dargan
    Find Betts’ writing and share it with those you think may find in it validation and strength, Kyle Dargan advises.
  • Poets & Writers
    Poetry to the Rescue of America’s Soul
    May 31, 2017
    | Cesar Chelala
    Can carefully crafted words stand fast against the Trumpian wrecking ball?
  • Poetry Month
    'The Diameter of the Bomb'
    April 28, 2017
    | Yehuda Amichai
    Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai on the horrors of war.
  • Poetry Month
    'Poetry Is Pure Research for the Human Project'
    April 27, 2017
    | Kim Stafford
    Poet Kim Stafford's response to trouble in the world.
  • Poetry Month
    'What Invites or Requires a Response'
    April 26, 2017
    | Robin Clarke
    Poet Robin Clarke reflects on the Standing Rock protests
  • Poetry Month
    Reflections on Poetry — and on Civic Poetry in Particular
    April 25, 2017
    | Jim Haba
    Poet Jim Haba rounds out our civic poetry month.
  • Poetry Month
    Note to the Addict Who Robbed Us on a Landscaping Job
    April 24, 2017
    | Kyle Dargan
    Civic poetry month curator Kyle Dargan in an online exclusive.
  • Poetry Month
    Kyle Dargan on Civic Poetry Month
    April 17, 2017
    | Kyle Dargan
    Though it may not be thought of as such lately, reading is very much an act of civic engagement — an indispensable one, as is listening. The poet introduces us to five new voices.
  • Poetry Month
    'If They Should Come for Us'
    April 17, 2017
    | Fatimah Asghar
    Poetry can show us things we didn't realize were true.
  • Poetry Month
    When My Daughter Wasn't Assaulted
    April 17, 2017
    | Amanda Johnston
    Poet Amanda Johnston relates a traumatic experience in verse.


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