Love songs are one way to think about poems for someone who doesn't think in terms of traditional poetry. But there are many others. I think no matter how you approach it, as long as it's directed to ...

Sprackland says that a poem known by heart becomes a part of you, and "it's something that lives with you forever." For some, that might stay true even if you lose a few of the words: In 2005 ...

It's National Poetry Month, and here at NHPR, we'd like to hear poetry that reminds you of New Hampshire. April is National Poetry Month and NHPR wants to hear from you.

If you dial the SPL Lit Line at 206-386-4656, any time, you can select to hear a poem or short story (in English or Spanish), or a historic Seattle news item, read by an SPL staffer.

Our critic A.O. Scott walks you through a poem that speaks to his mood right now. It’s called “Party Politics,” but it’s not about those parties, or those politics.