Verse written centuries ago still resonates with an audience who appreciate the wisdom of the ages, Chen Meiling reports. Chinese poems have found a way to bloom in the hearts of people centuries ...

The word ‘anthologia’ is Greek for a collection of flowers or beautiful things — thus we have the delight of poetry anthologies, perfect for Christmas presents. Neil Astley’s serious and inspiring ...

The melody of ancient yinsong is attracting new followers enchanted by its echoes of tradition, Xing Wen reports. The pitch is crucial, as is the rhythm. It is musical, but not essentially music. The ...

When you fall in love, you sort of losing all rationality. So, you have to really think when it comes to writing poetry. Whether you're in a relationship or you're hoping to be in one with someone in ...

NONSENSE SONGS. Edward Lear. Ills. by Bee Willey. Margaret K. McEldery Books. $16. Ages 4-8.Edward Lear, with the illustrative talents of Bee Wiley, has assembled a group of nonsense rhymes that will ...

Every morning, after he shaves, combs back his romantically long white hair and makes coffee in the percolator, Bill Belfontaine, former Scarborough alderman and controller, sits before his computer ...

Poets have insistently used myth to help them address love, that grand ineffable. It’s handy—a character can be brought onstage and animated without the poet having to belabor the back story. Myths ...

I love you more than pork and beans. With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, it is only right for me to say a hearty thank you to John Bickerson for the words to my all-time favorite love poem. Looking ...