As the author of books in verse for kids and teens, I often visit schools and talk about poetry. When I ask who their favorite poets are, “Shel Silverstein” is a regular answer. I’ve identified his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images If the hustle and bustle of the season is draining your holiday spirit, a few funny Christmas poems might be just ...

My guest this week on Poetry from Daily Life is Alan Katz, who lives in Milford, Connecticut. Alan says, “I’ve been writing since Miss Gordon showed me the alphabet in kindergarten. But I’ve been a ...

Megan Fernandes is a writer and assistant professor at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on poetry and environmental writing. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on ...

A poetry contest seeking the wit and wisdom of life from seniors aged 65 and older is being held under the joint sponsorship of the Korean Poets Association and the Korean Senior Welfare Centers ...

Loryn Brantz sure can be hilarious, as seen through her comics, but recently, the artist has also been dabbling in writing wholesome poems about parenting. "Poems of Parenting" captures relatable joys ...

Megan Fernandes is a writer and assistant professor at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, where she teaches courses on poetry and environmental writing. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on ...