By Alison Feeney-Hart Sir Andrew Motion is an English poet and novelist who was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2009. He has been awarded several poetry awards, including the Arvon Prize, the John Llewelyn Rhys
Research suggests that music has direct impact in helping young children develop literacy skills. What about poetry and recitations then? Do these also have significant impact in helping our young learners develop literacy skills? What Is Poetry Recitation? Poetry
by Melissa Donovan Poetry writing requires no license, no education, and no experience. All you need to get started is a pen and some paper. In fact, many writers discovered their calling because they were compelled to write poetry
Poets are an odd, beautiful breed. Constantly observant and obsessed by details, we speak a language that can both transcend and tap into time and place. My poetic life started before I was even born, I believe, but really
Reading poetry well is part attitude and part technique. Curiosity is a useful attitude, especially when it’s free of preconceived ideas about what poetry is or should be. Effective technique directs your curiosity into asking questions, drawing you into
By Estelle Laure Poetry is meant to inspire readers and listeners, to connect them more deeply to themselves even as it links them more fully to others. But many people feel put off by the terms of poetry, its
By Alison Feeney-Hart Sir Andrew Motion is an English poet and novelist who was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2009. He has been awarded several poetry awards, including the Arvon Prize, the John Llewelyn Rhys
People love long poems. There are great, epic, long poems in the world. That said, this remains true: Shorter poems seem to be more readily picked up by editors than longer poems. Also in poetry contests, tight line restrictions
Ten up-and-coming poets from five African nations have been shortlisted for the seventh Brunel International African Poetry Prize – a major annual celebration of the development and promotion of poetry from Africa. The £3000 prize, sponsored by Brunel University
Did you know that poems take root in the found objects and slammed doors of everyday life? You can write one. Really! Honor Moore leads the way. Let's say I'm sitting in that room with you now. Take out
