another great figure in American poetry, challenges the idea that life is simply a precursor to death. Life is short, and ...

The writing in this poem is taut, graceful and intelligent in a way that shows the mystical themes of life, including love, death, the mind and body, the church and Christ, and idealism.

Poetry lovers who crave Shakespearean-style sonnets and rhyming iambic pentameter have a new collection to pick up for their reading pleasure: Last Night in Eden by J. Harold Ryder. A sincere and ...

Today’s column is written by David L. Harrison, host of Poetry from Daily Life. He lives with his wife Sandy, a retired school counselor and businesswoman, in Springfield, Missouri. This is the ...

The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated every year. Contrary to popular belief, the ...