In her 1898 poem “Iris of Life,” she muses on how good deeds can overcome life’s heavier moments. The kind things we do—the ...
It's OK if you find some poetry boring or uninspiring, poet Laura Haskins writes, but keep looking for what you'll like.
This sonnet is a good read for readers interested in poems about time and the impact of life and legacy. Where to read this sonnet: Poetry Foundation. William Shakespeare's signature in an undated ...
From modern poetry to romantic poetry ... when it comes to recognising love that is nourishing and good, that smooths life’s path instead of making it more tumultuous. I looked in all the ...
His poems start at home, as all good poems do; as Homer's did ... at the same time that he has lived outside of it, and neither life has interfered with the other. Indeed it has helped; which ...
The indie-pop singer-songwriter makes her literary debut with ‘Eat the World,’ an insightful and introspective collection ...
Our critic A.O. Scott walks you through a poem that ... ll never be the life of the party, and you may wonder why anyone invited him in the first place. Nonetheless, it’s good to see him there.
I’ve continued to think about James Earl Jones since his death last month at 93, which focused lots of well-deserved attention on his legendary acting career. But Jones is also worth remembering ...
We all struggle with people in our lives ignoring our boundaries, and then we wonder how to maintain them and remain focused ...
I would be lost without its very specific magic, its ability to spark wonder and shock and to open up fresh vistas on life in God ... I know that is poetry.” Poetry doesn’t have to be religious to do ...
Self Portrait, his new RTÉ One documentary exploring the life and work of the Dublin-born writer, poet and artist whose life ...