Santa Filomena
Santa Filomena ,” which he wrote for The Atlantic ’s inaugural issue, in November 1857, attests to his lifelong belief in the ...
Reading poetry is the first step toward savoring humanity: Gianna Somrak
In savoring more, we increase feelings of happiness and strengthen general well-being, writes guest columnist Gianna Somrak.
Her son died in the deadliest terror attack on a plane before 9/11. She created a massive group sculpture of grieving mothers
Suse Lowenstein’s son was killed in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. An artist, she responded by creating a huge sculptural installation depicting the raw emotion women ...
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Poets laureate excited for the opportunity
Poets from Wisconsin cities have a free three-hour experience at the Institute of Paleontology at the Kenosha Public Museum.
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The Paul McCartney Lyric That Respects Its Elders
Lonely Old People," the former Beatle wrote a tender ode to those getting on in years. It wasn’t the typical topic you’d expect from a popular rock band, but it proved to be just the right sendoff to ...
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How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus
Influenced by his philosophical studies and personal experiences, Nigeria’s poet Gabriel Ayomide Festus channels themes of grief, absence, and language into his work. In this interview with SEGUN ...
‘Love and Need’ Review: Robert Frost’s Dark Journey
Frost’s approachable verse and appealing rural subjects brought him legions of admirers. His personal life was shot through ...
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7 Independent Bookstores That Maine Authors Love
If you want, you can buy some of the shit you can buy in bookstores now — jigsaw puzzles and maps and postcards. In the front ...
Opinion: How can Israelis and Palestinians make peace? Reading each other’s poetry is a good start
Poems can promote understanding by taking us behind enemy lines. Threatening to boycott anyone's art or literature will only ...
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Grieving Daughter Turns Loss into a Bestselling Poetry Book called “Where Has She Gone?”
Sophie Butler, a mam of three from Salford, has captured hearts and resonated deeply with readers through her poignant poetry ...
Benedict Cumberbatch on ‘The Thing With Feathers,’ Being an Advocate: Society Has “a Very Easy Time Sidelining” Those in Need
Cumberbatch got candid about grief, toxic masculinity and being an advocate in Berlin for the press conference of Dylan ...
‘An unclenching of the soul’: Geraldine Brooks’ raw, gentle grief memoir has helped me navigate my own mourning
In Memorial Days, Geraldine Brooks processes the sudden death of her husband of 35 years, and shares how other cultures make ...