My guest this week on Poetry from Daily Life is Timothy Rasinski, who lives in Stow, Ohio. Tim was told he was a good writer during his master’s degree program. However, his writing is not poetry, but ...

Human speech is rich with rhythm. As a person speaks, certain syllables are naturally emphasized, whereas others blend into the background. In this way, regular conversation becomes poetic. Language ...

It’s National Poetry Month this April. Is it worth celebrating? After all, poetry doesn’t seem to be doing much to alleviate the tension in our communities. Ask some of the middle schoolers I’ve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically under-represented ...

Spoken word poetry blends language, rhythm, and presence into a live art form. By mastering delivery skills like vocal variety and body language, performers can transform words into experiences.

From ancient Greek soapbox soliloquies to viral TikTok videos of poetry slams, spoken word has always charged language with kinetic immediacy. Encompassing a unique blend of honesty and an engaging ...

A Roosevelt High School student will perform at the state Poetry Out Loud competition for the second year in a row on March 11. Lorena Orozco of Roosevelt High School, along with 11 other Colorado ...

Poet and educator, Glenn North has worked for decades making it his mission to inspire and encourage the next generation of poets in the metro. Mara Williams Editor's Note: This interview is part of ...