The poem revels in its imagery, and the whole book that this poem comes from is bristling with imagery. If we know pretty well what larger institution the nuns and the cathedral stand for ...

This summer, we selected six poems by women and asked photographers to let the poems inspire them. Read more about the photography. This drive along the road the bend the banks behind the wheel I ...

"And a lot of information can be gained from reading poems out loud." A poem might offer visual imagery — or may not. If not, go ahead and fill them in with your imagination. Mullen says to ...

Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote devotional poetry, desiring fervently to be close to God while also contemplating the complexities of piety. But it’s his rich imagery and innovative rhyme and ...

Among her lighter works is the poem “Thanksgiving Day,” in which she captures the joy of going to her grandfather’s house for celebrations. Through wholesome imagery and an intricate sense ...

Students from McClure Junior High made their way through downtown Western Springs, planting odes in front of their favorite ...

"Mathematical language can heighten the imagery of a poem; mathematical structure can deepen its effect." Some poems she features, like “Geometry," use mathematical themes or images; some are by ...

Modern poetry offers countless entry points for curious beginners: accessible work that speaks directly to readers with beautiful language, startling imagery and urgent ideas, with no need for an ...