Former Missouri Poet Laureate Maryfrances Wagner writes about the inspiration she takes from a favorite poet, Williams Carlos ...

Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a math poem.

Something out of arm’s reach, like freedom, the stars, or you. Write an ode to misfits. A poem of praise for those who don’t belong here or there. A lyric ballad for the children of nowhere.

Poetry is not the first place many people turn to when discussing characters and character development. Most readers probably think of fiction and maybe creative nonfiction, but poetry? Probably not.

Writing at such a pitch of emotion ... Dickinson summarizes the conundrum of the poem. The next line makes the oxymoron visual. A set of directions are given—here’s what we’ll do: you ...

When last heard from in these pages, Swoyersville native John Yamrus had 39 published books to his credit. Now, 14 months ...