Andrea Gibson poem quotes revisited as fans honor the beloved poet and queer activist following their passing at 49.

This week’s poem, by Kate Faragher Houghton, nimbly classifies several varieties of “no.” I love this poem’s distilled but vivid voice as it embodies the progression of “no”s, and I ...

In the 44 poems published in “Always a Reckoning,” Mr. Carter demonstrates “a surprisingly fine poetic sensibility,” says Mr. Williams, who taught English at the university for 10 years. Mr.

Oliver offered a seriousness not tied to a religious orthodoxy, a way to find the numinous through poetry and the outdoors, to avoid dwelling on crowds, modernity, the economy, and their loud demands.

Tess Gallagher’s 11th collection, “Is, Is Not” (Graywolf) explores the circular connections between past and present and her deep ties to the Northwest — of the United States and of Ireland.

This past year I designed an undergraduate course that I called ‘The Poetry of Love’. One of the challenges of the course was how ...

Have you ever been to a poetry reading? You know that awkward time afterward when you’re not sure what to do? The Hinge Poem, a new online feature from the Hinge Literary Center, gives a new ...

“Romantic Poet,” by Diane Seuss, is one of the best things that our critic A.O. Scott read (and reread) this year. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Let’s talk about love. That’s what the ...

These Latino poets dig deep in their roots (Samanta Helou Hernandez / For De Los) By José Olivarez. Published Nov. 1, ... a love poem on the 60th day of 100+ degree weather.