Writer Michael Salinger has some unexpected advice for anyone who wants to start writing: don't — at least not right away.

Or triumphant. The poem’s most poignant feature may be the soldier’s optimism, his faith in what comes after hell. He insists ...

Poems can promote understanding by taking us behind enemy lines. Threatening to boycott anyone's art or literature will only ...

I have met so many good people of Petersburg, and I love the great possibilities that the city has on the horizon' ...

Closely aligned to the theme of romantic love is that of desire, and across the centuries poets have written about the ...

So, I feel like I have a good sense of who you are, but why don’t you tell me a little about the man you think might be a ...

Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson shares a poem she wrote sparked by a childhood memory — but she didn't let reality get ...

As part of Xpress' annual Wellness Issues, we asked six local poets to share their thoughts on the benefits of slowing down and being present in the moment.

Through her powerful poems, kids learn about the struggles and victories of the community, helping them develop a deeper appreciation for the richness of Black culture and history. You can start by ...

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Sappho (the poetess) and Alcaeus. What are the top poems inspired by ancient Greece? Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Walters Museum Poetry stands as one of humanity’s oldest art ...

Netflix has announced that The Sandman, its series based on the graphic novels by Neil Gaiman, will conclude with its upcoming second season. On Friday, Netflix confirmed that The Sandman would ...