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One man said he hid a treasure in the Rocky Mountains. Then he wrote a strange little poem to help people find it. And ...
Short poems like this one may not be top of mind when considering funeral poetry, but it’s a moving option for those who are grieving. RD.com, Getty Images. 20.
LITTLE POEMS (Everyman’s Library, $18), a new anthology edited by Michael Hennessy, provides a history of short poems since antiquity, from Sappho to Ocean Vuong, a lovely pocket-size volume ...
Teachers can have students create comics based on poems to better understand their themes and spark meaningful conversation.
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This short poem grapples with so many themes at once — seeing, being seen, desire, racism, selfhood and memory. The poem starts in a matter-of-fact fashion with a declarative, “I don’t like ...
FUKUOKA, Japan - “Eighty years ago today, (my father, Lt. Kentaro Toji) was one of the executioners in an incident involving ...
A small business owner has written a poem highlighting the challenges facing shops in his home town, and encouraging locals ...
Short poems take center stage in former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins' new collection, Musical Tables. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the poet about his work and finding beauty in a couple of lines.
From classic romantic verses to contemporary compositions full of authenticity, these 6 short poems are perfect for confessing your love to that special someone. Choose the one that best expresses ...