Springfield poet Gemma Campanini likes to have a friend record her when she reads poems publicly — to improve and to see the effect she had.

I think, also, there's so many different kinds of poetry that are springing up, it's in so many different places now, that it's not like before, where you had the major publishers telling you what ...

New York Times book reviewer and poetry columnist David Orr reviews this week's #NPRpoetry submissions and offers some tips for those looking to contribute.

Now, I’ve experienced the true twists and turns poetry can encompass, and it’s made me a less stressed person and changed the way I think about life. Here’s how it could change your life for ...

Poetry from Daily Life: Think like Steve Jobs and ask yourself, 'What if?' Matt Forrest Esenwine For the News-Leader 0:03 ...

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

Are you a real poet? "Once upon a time ... I used to wonder when or how I would know the answer to that question," writes poet Barbara Loots.

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 ...

For Haki Madhubuti, winning a Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize from the Poetry Foundation was a total surprise. A great award, but not necessarily a cherry on the sundae of his literary life. “I feel … ...