It is the dark matter of conversation, the white space around a poem. For Rilke, listening is receiving the divine ...

She wrote about science, aging and Jewish identity, in addition to co-founding an MFA program at American University and ...

"Even though it’s been very Americanized, it feels very close to me, to my roots, so to speak," said Mick Jagger of country music in 1995.

Published on this day in 1845, the work used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending it a dark and melancholic tone ...

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

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Toi Derricotte’s poetry is a testament to the power of vulnerability and truth. Her ability to weave personal and collective ...

"He cleared his throat. 'I want to say something, but I’m not sure I can.' He scrawled something and pushed it towards me." ...

St Edmundsbury Cathedral has appointed a new Canon Precentor. The Reverend Canon Katy Cunliffe will take on the role in Bury St Edmunds in June 2025, subject to the completion of legal formalities.

Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a ...

Heather Lende, Alaska's previous Writer Laureate, shares a poem read on a cold, dark night during a dinner with friends.