“Whether you are suffering from the stresses of the modern world or the pain of a broken heart or simply need a tonic for the ...

From classics to modern masterpieces, these great poetry books—recommended by poets themselves—belong on your bookshelf.

Whatever emotion you're feeling can be found in poetry. So when life brings you down, turn to these inspirational poems to lift your spirits.

News about Poetry and Poets, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

I was pregnant at the time, so several baby-to-be poems were born of these visits. The early contributors had become like family as we corresponded by handwritten notes about their work.

But where are Sad Sam’s masterpieces now? Where are his classics now? Where can the circumspect gleaner luckily and urgently find them now?

Poetry therapy is the clinical practice of using poetic tools to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and identity development. When thoughtfully integrated into therapy, especially with ...