Poetry is a form of literature that will, without doubt, outlive us all. Simplistic yet beautiful, poetry is a fun and creative way to express how we’re feeling or how we wish we felt. Sometimes, ...

From Phillis Wheatley — America's first published black female poet — to beloved writers Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and James Baldwin, the contributions of black lyricists have revolutionized the ...

Odds are, you've probably been stopped in your tracks by one of these before — an image of a short, simple love quote in old-school typewriter-like font, packed with an insane amount of ...

There can be a lot of pressure to make a grand, romantic gesture to your partner on Valentine's Day. Your social media will likely be flooded with sugary declarations of love, photos of expensive date ...

As a poet, I spend a lot of time defending poetry. People who don't have a natural affinity for the genre tend to write it off as antiquated, impermeable, or just plain stuffy. Non-poets often brush ...

While thoughtful gifts are always a plus, nothing beats the power of words, especially when it comes to a sweet Mother’s Day poem. Sometimes, all she needs to hear is that she is loved, valued, and ...