Posts Tagged: Poetry
March 29, 2012
March Poetry Roundup
Lauren and Megan are back with more poetry recommendations, this time highlighting books with a connection to the Midwest. We’ve had this region on our minds for some reason. Enjoy! Natural Selections Joseph Campana …
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February 29, 2012
February Poetry Roundup
Our second post in our monthly series of poetry recommendations features Paisley Rekdal’s Animal Eye and Lily Ladewig’s The Silhouettes. Animal Eye Paisley Rekdal (recommended by Lauren Moseley) . …
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April 22, 2011
National Poetry Month: The Letting Go
What can I say about Emily Dickinson besides that she was a genius, a one-of-a-kind, inimitable talent, and that alongside Walt Whitman she is considered to be one of the two parents …
April 13, 2011
National Poetry Month: “The Old High Way of Love”
In honor of National Poetry Month, every Wednesday in April I’m sharing one of my favorite poems for you to read and share with a friend, a lover, or even a foe …
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April 6, 2011
National Poetry Month: What’s Freedom For? To Know Eternity
April is National Poetry Month, the only time of year that most Americans take note of the fact that poetry is still being read and written by sentimental, idealistic people like yours …
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February 24, 2011
Two poems from Algonquin’s Sarah Rose Nordgren
Here at Algonquin, it’s no secret that most, if not all, of our staff members lead double lives outside of the office. Our team includes writers, marathon runners, bakers, painters, and bass …
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April 28, 2010
What Rhymes With Wednesday?
For this, the final Wednesday of National Poetry Month, I’ve decided to go with one of my favorite poems from a contemporary poet. Billy Collins is clever and relevant and perfect to …
April 21, 2010
Hairbands: A Poem From Julia Alvarez
I’m always happy when National Poetry Month comes along. It’s easy to forget about poetry in our busy lives, in our busy world. We don’t seem to forget to read novels or …
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