John Koethe spent decades as a philosophy professor. The poems in his latest collection, “Cemeteries and Galaxies,” are full ...

Our list of the most famous poems ever written would not be complete without the work of William Blake, one of the most iconic poets of the English language.

Poetry and translation are both about picking the just-right word. But reading multiple translations makes an implicit case ...

Christmas poems to put you in a festive mood. Snow-tipped chimneys, fresh pine, lively carols and gifts wrapped with care: For over a century, Christmas poems have captured the magic of the most ...

Poetry can be intimidating. As students, many of us were taught that the goal of reading a poem was to “understand” exactly what the poet was trying to say. No small charge. The Common Core ...

He knew how to make a poem move and sound good," said Gerry Nicosia, a poet and longtime friend. "He really was a great poet, a breakthrough poet." Mr. Norse was born Harold Rosen in Brooklyn in 1916.

The plight of Pierre, &c. Up north and down here, &c. 9/11 as ‘inside job,’ &c. Writers tell of poems they have memorized, would like to memorize, etc. A week ago, I had a column titled ...

In honor of the city's bicentennial, Jacksonville poet laureate Andy Mitchell is writing a series of poems centered on the community, its people, and its past, present and future. Those poems will ...