Despite noises to the contrary, poetry is doing just fine in the 21st century, and by all lights, it should continue to do well into the far distance future.

Dec 19, 2007 - Linda Sue Grimes

Chris Orwig shares wisdom gained from years as both a teacher and photographer in the easy to understand guide to making compelling images, titled Visual Poetry.

Dec 17, 2009 - Jeff Bartlett

A light-hearted review of "Poetry for Cats" by Henry Beard, a laugh-out-loud compendium of spoof verse by the cats of famous poets through the ages. Cats will love it.

Feb 5, 2010 - Kathleen Duffy

These markets are open to submissions from new or experienced poets, and offer payment for publication.

Sep 30, 2009 - Michelle Schusterman

Poets and scientists seem very different from each other. But see how science, with its shared sense of discovery, use of metaphor and exotic substance, inspires poets.

Jan 31, 2010 - Elizabeth Harrington

A Review of the anthology Minds at War: The Poetry and Experience of the First World War by Saxon Books

Feb 22, 2010 - Christopher Eger

If poetry is the same as breathing, then April is the month of fresh air! Poetry competitions abound with prize money, publication and awards to those willing to compete

Mar 15, 2009 - Vicki F. Chavis

Poet Ted Kooser initiated the American Life in Poetry project during his term as U.S. Poet Laureate 2004-2006. The project is still going strong.

Jun 27, 2008 - Linda Sue Grimes

An activity where students write individual poems as a class activity using adjectives as part of the language component of a unit on the five senses.

Feb 7, 2008 - Elizabeth Pace

Entering poetry contests can be a great way for would-be poets to get their work out there. Here are some tips for finding contests and submitting winning poems.

Aug 1, 2009 - Emily Jones

American poet John Ashbery's diverse poetic styles lend themselves to a great deal of obscurity.

Feb 2, 2011 - Megan Summers

26 poems by Langston Hughes are presented alongside artwork by Benny Andrews in a collection suitable for readers of all ages.

Sep 8, 2011 - Nicole Fravel

The 2008 edition of The Forward Book of Poetry boasts a wide variety of works, mixing traditional verse with contemporary current themes.

Nov 9, 2010 - Celia Jenkins

Every week a new poem arrives on iTunes for free. Sometimes poems are read by the authors, and sometimes they are read by a former U.S. Poetry Laureate.

May 10, 2010 - Alex Sharp

"Come on in!" stands as a testament to what Charles Bukowski lived for. Women, alcoholism, gambling, copulation and poetry are present, and he's never been better.

Jan 10, 2010 - Ollie Pelling

What's The Weather Inside? by Karma Wilson and illustrator Barry Blitt is a collection of funny and thoughtful poems for elementary kids ages 6 - 12.

Apr 10, 2009 - Megan Sheakoski

HBO and the Poetry Foundation present in the series of Classical Baby, I'm Grown up Now: The Poetry Show a delight that warms the soul of the poetry lover.

Oct 19, 2010 - Lucille Lever

Poetry offers a different perspective on power and politics in a complex world. In honor of Poetry Month KnopfPoetry.com offers free poems starting April 1.

Mar 30, 2011 - Christine Welter

Many literary journals now use online submission systems. While convenient, submissions can end up lost in cyberspace or appear as unreadable hieroglyphics.

Jan 14, 2010 - Nannette Croce

Poetry should reach out and say something meaningful to the general public, and not hide behind eccentric, obscure language.This right should be defended.

Jul 12, 2010 - Thomas White