What better poem to round off this pick of the best poems about America for the Fourth of July? Dove, a contemporary African American poet, wrote ‘Banneker’ about Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), the black American polymath who published a series of popular almanacs and helpe...
How to write a sex poem? To write a sex poem, one has to do more than relay their feelings about sex. It’s important to consider the implications of one’s actions, the variousperspectivesof those involved, and any complications that might arise from the nature of one’s relationship. ...
As next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, how about a poem in the spirit of the Rodgers and Hart song “My Funny Valentine”? If you don’t know it, listen to Sinatra’s version, or Chet Baker’s, or Ella’s. or Miles Davis’s, or all of these and more. Or just let the title ta...
John Milton, a 17th-century poet, is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which recounts the biblical story of humanity's fall from grace. A master of blank verse, Milton's work is characterized by its intellectual rigor and profound exploration of religious and political themes. ...
DK:This, too, came about during those years I lived in the Czech Republic in the mid-1990s. I was visiting Copenhagen when a friend pulled from his bookshelf the new book of a young and up-and-coming poet. Right there on the spot he translated a poem for me. I was so taken with...
You may also search a topic or a word to find a poem for a particular use. You can do that the upper right SEARCH utility–the magnifying glass. Read my poems and tell me what you think. Or, just read them and enjoy. I am reachable via email as:axelrodthepoet@yahoo.com ...
Vote up the absolute best epic poems of all time below, or add a great epic poem that isn't already on the list. Most divisive:The Faerie Queene Over 600 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Greatest Epic Poems Ever Written ...
Ironic Poem About Prostitution by George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair)When I was young and had no sense In far-off Mandalay I lost my heart to a Burmese girl As lovely as the day.Her skin was gold, her hair was jet, Her teeth were ivory;...
I keep thinking about the LA fires. Today is the first day I woke up and didn't see the fires at the top of my newsfeed. I hope that's a good sign. I've been thinking of all the LA poets I admire, hoping they are safe. I thought I'd post a poem by LA poet, Rick Bursky...
Read Poem NEW POEMS ABOUT HOME Another SongRue Palmer Verse 1: I've been gone for far too long Roaming through the city lights But my heart has been yearning For the place where I belong Now I'm on my way back home To the ones who know me best With open arms they'll welcome me...