We present an extract from The Irish Writers Handbook 2025, the essential guide to writing and getting published, with ...

Roses are red, violets are blue; we love us some funny poems, how about you? Part joke, part poetry, funny roses-are-red ...

But poetry isn't just for adults. In fact, there are plenty of poems for kids that are both entertaining ... But you may not be aware that he was truly a master of quirky poems. Raise the funny factor ...

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

Vincent van Gogh, “Self-Portrait” (1889) (image courtesy the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC) Editor’s Note: The following poems have been excerpted with permission and adapted ...

As the leaves begin to change and a crisp autumn chill courses through the air, it's time to break out the spooky decorations and prepare your costumes. Make sure you've got both tricks and treats ...

William Shakespeare is the bestselling poet of all time. The word 'poetry' is from the Greek term poiesis, which means 'making'. The oldest written poem is the Epic of Gilgamesh originating from ...

A savvy man was sent over $300 worth of freebies from his favorite brands — after he wrote them poems. Andrew Cunningham, 29, spotted a tip online which suggested supermarkets send free gifts if ...

In its 20th anniversary, The Louisiana Book Festival honored the authorship and artistry of Louisiana’s literary heritage ...