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John Lennon's Drawings

John Lennon’s Drawings To Be Auctioned

When you hear the name John Lennon, you probably hear "Imagine" playing in your head. The images his name calls to mind have more to do with making music and crossing streets in an iconic fashion than any other art form. And yet, John Lennon…
Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes: My Soul Grows Deep Like the Rivers

Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 1st 1902. Most prominently known for his exemplary writing and contributions to the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes has left a lasting impression on American Literature. Hughes was…
Poetry writing tips

Writing Tips and Techniques for Poets

Writing is not a formulaic activity, and that is precisely what makes it such a valuable activity. It's an act that requires more imagination than rigid doctrine, and this flexibility is what makes possible the potential for poets to innovate…

Creating Songs From Poems

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Poetry and songs have always shared a close relationship. For example, poetry was originally believed to have been sung, memorized, and passed on by oral tradition. Similarly, music has retained its notoriety by being passed on from musician…
Poetry in the Classroom

Poetry in the Classroom

With Back to School already in full swing, teachers have undoubtedly been hard at work fine tuning their curriculum for the semester. Perhaps, some teachers are even thinking of new ways to introduce poetry into the curriculum. While there…
Bad Poetry

Bad Poetry: The Facts on Fiction

"Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will…

The Poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson: In Memoriam

The Poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson Yesterday marked the 203rd year since the birth of Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the quintessential poets of the Victorian era of British literature. Alfred Lord Tennyson was born on August 6th, 1809 in Somersby,…

“Mad Men” Water Cooler – “Lady Lazarus”

Mad Men Water Cooler - "Lady Lazarus" Welcome to this week's edition of our "Mad Men" Water Cooler! Beyond this point, spoilers be waiting, so if you read on, beware, beware ... Often a recap talks about the events of an episode, without…
Langston Hughes

Unhook the Stars: The Lyrics of Langston Hughes

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Unhook the Stars: The Lyrics of Langston Hughes Langston Hughes, born 110 years ago today, has been called "The Poet Laureate of Harlem" for his works depicting the everyday struggles and triumphs of the people of Harlem during the 1920s through…
Jim Morrison Poetry

Lighting the Fire: The Poetry of Jim Morrison

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Lighting the Fire: The Poetry of Jim Morrison “The time to hesitate is through,/No time to wallow in the mire,/Try now we can only lose,/And our love becomes a funeral pyre.” These words, whose rhyme and meter evoke images of Byron,…