Reading the Poem: Silently read the poem “ The Crystal Gazer ” by Sara Teasdale. What do you notice about the poem? Note any words or phrases that stand out to you or any questions you might have.

Listening to the Poem: Enlist two volunteers and listen as the poem is read aloud twice. Write down any additional words and phrases that stand out to you. You can listen to a reading of the poem. You ...

Poetry is a distillation of thought expressed in a form designed to cut through the clutter of ordinary expressions and ...

After: Poetry Destroys Silence” is a documentary that argues that poets are as crucial to processing unthinkable tragedy as historians. The film’s look and sound are lyrical, providing an apt setting ...

Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government welcomed students to read their own poetry at the Rhyme and Reason Poetry Slam Showcase on Monday. This was the first time USG had hosted an event like ...

Philly-area public schools are offering some amazing and innovative high school programs. / Photograph via Getty Images ...

It's OK if you find some poetry boring or uninspiring, poet Laura Haskins writes, but keep looking for what you'll like.

NASA and the U.S. Poet Laureate may not be obvious collaborators, but a Jupiter-bound mission helped them find common ground.

Learn about rhythm in poetry and how it can be used as device which has an effect on the reader. How to understand open and closed form in poetry Closed form poetry uses stricts patterns of rhymes ...

The indie-pop singer-songwriter makes her literary debut with ‘Eat the World,’ an insightful and introspective collection ...

This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.

The singer-songwriter's first poetry collection drops October 29—and Cosmo has a first look with an excerpt.