All levels of writers are encouraged to enter, even beginners. The theme for the contest is: “An Open Door.” Poems must be original to the author and no longer than 40 lines, including blank ...

Poetry is too beautiful ... transmitting every sound of neighbor’s gossip with a sweep of brooms. The open door welcomes the refugees, and now, at least, there is no need to roam afar.

The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “What Work Is,” by Philip Levine, and her own poem “To Gather Together.” The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “Picking Grapes in ...