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- For the American journal, see Poetry (magazine).
Poetry is an art form in which language is used for its aesthetic qualities in addition to or instead of its ostensible meaning. Poetry has a long history, and early attempts to define poetry, such as Aristotle's Poetics, focused on the various uses of speech in rhetoric, drama, song and comedy.Aristotle's Poetics, Heath (ed) (1997), further discussed below. Later attempts focused on the deliberate use of features such as repetition and rhyme and the emphasis on aesthetics to distinguish poetry from prose.See, for example, Kant's Critique of Judgment, discussed below. Contemporary poets, such as Dylan Thomas, often identify poetry not as a literary genre within a set of genres, but as a fundamental creative act using language.Dylan Thomas, Quite Early One Morning, discussed below.
Poetry often uses condensed forms and conventions to reinforce or expand the meaning of the underlying words or to invoke emotional or sensual experiences in the reader, as well as using devices such as assonance, alliteration and rhythm to achieve musical or incantatory effects. Poetry's use of ambiguity, symbolism, irony and other stylistic elements of poetic diction often leaves a poem open to multiple interpretations.
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Poem 068 - "Bringing My Son to the Police Station to be Fingerprinted"
A poem by Shoshauna Shy from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Poem 067 - "Watching the Mayan Women"
A poem by Luisa Villani from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Poem 066 - "The Moon"
A poem by Robert Bly from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Poem 065 - "I've Been Known"
A poem by Denise Duhamel from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Poem 064 - "For My Daughter"
A poem by David Ignatow from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Poem 063 - "What I Would Do"
A poem by Marc Petersen from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Poetry Events
Two Prize-Winning Poets to Read at Library of Congress on Nov. 12
A National Book Critics Circle Award finalist (2003) and a MacArthur fellow (2000) will read their poems at the Library of Congress on Nov. 12. Tony Hoagland, from Houston, Texas, and Lucia Perillo, from Olympia, Wash., will read at 6:45 p.m. in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan Will Launch Community College Poetry Project at Library of Congress Reading on Oct. 21
Program begins at 7 p.m. in the Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, SE, Washington, DC 20540. The event is free and tickets are not required.
Poets Brigit Pegeen Kelly and J.D. McClatchy To Read at Library of Congress on April 2
The Spring Literary Season continues at the Library of Congress with a reading by poets Brigit Pegeen Kelly and J.D. McClatchy, both past finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.
Poet Laureate Chooses Christina Davis and Mary Szybist for 12th Annual Witter Bynner Award and Reading, Feb. 26
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan has chosen two gifted voices in poetry, Christina Davis and Mary Szybist, for the 2009 Witter Bynner Fellowships, and will introduce the poets on Feb. 26 at the Library of Congress.
Poetry at Noon Reading with E. Ethelbert Miller
E. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist, board chairman of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), board member of The Writer's Center and editor of Poet Lore magazine. Since 1974, he has been the director of the African American Resource Center at Howard University. Library staff members Jane Caulton, National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and Eric Smith, Library Services, will join in reading selected pieces. Noon, Feb. 23, Madison Building, Mumford Room, LM 649.
Symposium Marks 250th Anniversary of Robert Burns' Birth
To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, in collaboration with the Scottish government as part of its Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebration, will present a free public symposium on Burns’ life and work, as well as his impact on America and American culture.
'A Poetry Free-for-all' - Wide range of open forums and poetry reading and submission for commentary and discussion.
Aha Poetry - Tips for writing and posting various forms of poetry.
AlienFlower - Essays, music, storytelling, editing, exercises, poetry, visual art, discussion.
Meta Description: [ Join Janan Young as she talks with teachers, students, gurus, musicians, writers, parents... about poetry. Find out about how to grow through living a creative, inspiring lifestyle. ]
Arabesques literary and Cultural Review - Arabesques is a literary and artistic magazine which is focused to promote international poetry and fiction
Meta Description: [ An international literary and cultural print journal and publisher | Revue littéraire et culturelle internationale et un éditeur de poésie et de littérature générale. ]
Ariadne's Poetry Web - The craft of poetry creation (particularly through leverage and adaptation of classical forms and techniques) and how to find poetry publisher. Free exercises and tutorials.
Meta Description: [ Ariadne's Poetry Web: Learn how to write and improve your poetry, and how to read it and listen to it. ]
BellaOnline: Poetry - Articles, links and discussion on writing poetry with a detailed poetic glossary.
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Canadian Poetry Association Resource Center - Supporting poetry, maintains the Literary Listserv, Participoet Listserv, contests, anthologies, Poetry CDs, and National Chapters.
Meta Description: [ Wayne Scott Ray. Poet, Author & Publisher London Ontario Canada ]
Digging Deeper into the Poetic Toolbox - Focuses on the craft of poetry: line breaks, stanza breaks, voice, persona, diction, syntax, and revision. Course and workshop by poet Scott Wiggerman.
Drowning Man - Directory of literary publications, from small presses up to the most famous with an emphasis on poetry links. Most pages contain submission guidelines and some contain additional links.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive directory of literary publications, from small presses up to the most famous with an emphasis on poetry links. Over 300 print journals. Most pages contain submission guidelines and some contain additional links. ]
Eye Editors' Exchange - Essays and articles on the craft and business of poetry. Calls for submissions and contest entries.
For Poets and Readers of Poetry - Articles on poetry for those who love to read or write poetry, but who feel intimidated by the technical aspects of the genre.
Meta Description: [ A website for those who enjoy reading or writing poetry, but who feel that they never learned enough about the subject when they were in school. ]
Hangtide Poetry Resources - Directory of online resources for poetry writers and publishers.
Instant Muse Poetry Generator - This free writing prompt utility generates a first line of poetry at random, from which you can build a complete poem.
Meta Description: [ Become an instant poet! Generator produces a first line of poetry, you take it from there. Free utility from The Art of Writing Webzine. ]
League of America Poets - A website for those interested in both reading and writing poetry. Features poetry submissions, poem of the day, writing tips, and poetry contests.
Meta Description: [ Poetry Contest, Poems and Publishing. Enter your best poems to win our 2006 free online Poetry Contests. Plus read love poems, friendship poems, inspirational poems, teen poems, sad love poems and more. ]
Lectures by Eli Siegel - Aesthetic realism lectures by Eli Siegel, American poet and critic. Includes 'Poetry and Women', 'Educational Method Is Poetic', 'Poetry and Keenness' and 'Poetry and History'.
Meta Description: [ The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known, international periodical of the Aesthetic Realism Foundation. Commentary on the news; essays, poetry, literary criticism, the aesthetic criticism of the self. ]
Moontown Cafe - Features contests, forums, ratings and resources.
National Poetry Month - Glossary of poetry terms, biographies of notable poets, poetry for the seasons, poetry awards.
Meta Description: [ From Ashbery to Wordsworth, haiku to epic, anapest to terza rima ]
New Poets on the Net - Offers a free resource for poets and lyric writers who produce new and innovative work.
Meta Description: [ New Poets promotes poems poets lyric writers song writers who produce new and innovative work and are lookiing for opportunities to publish or perform their work ]
North American Center For Interdisciplinary Poetics - A web-based forum for free exchange on matters pertaining to interdisciplinary creativity. Housed at York University, Toronto.
Meta Description: [ North American Centre for Interdisciplinary Poetics ]
Online Poetry Publishers - Lists email contacts for poetry publishers and indicates whether they are willing to receive manuscripts submitted electronically.
Pathetic Poetry Society - Forums, contests and other resources for poets in this online community.
Performance Poetry - A place to explore the work, ideas, and issues relevant to the art of performance poetry. Poetry and writing news and discussions.
Meta Description: [ ,A place to explore the work, ideas, & issues relevant to the art of performance poetry as expressed by some of the world's most exciting contemporary poets. Exploring oral literature from modern performance poetry to traditional Aboriginal song cycles. - dewey decimal 809.12811.6 ]
Poem in Making - Includes poetic tips for beginners and a collection of poems and links.
Poem of Quotes - Short story and poetry discussion. Also includes writing inspiration by quotes and other means.
Meta Description: [ An open literature and creative writing forum which critiques works, gives advice and talks about everyday subjects. ]
Poem Works - Poems, workshops, books and school programs of author Barbara Helfgott Hyett.
Meta Description: [ Workshop for Publishing Poets with Barbara Helfgott Hyett, FW MX DW MX HTML ]
Poetic Muses - Online help for all writers, with emphasis on poets.
Meta Description: [ Poetic Muses is honoring the Muses through poetry, short fiction, plays, essays, and prose poetry. Read my ramblings or get your work featured here. ]
Poetic Voices - Informational and educational site providing details of contests and awards, instructional articles, workshops, and publication opportunities.
Poetry Doctor - Providing poetry lessons, advice, editing, performances, books and writing services. David B. Axelrod, director.
Poetry Express - An interactive site featuring activities and advice for making, sharing, revising, and editing poems. Highlights include e-muse, a poetry generator, and 15 poems you can write now.
Poetry Magazine - International digest of world poetry. Features contest listings and discussions for poetry writers.
Meta Description: [ International Digest of World Poetry. PoetryMagazine .com Winter 2006 Edition...All New from All Over the World, Plus Poetry from our archives the cover 10 years of publishing as one of the top poetry e-zines , now with a monthly readership of well over 35,000 ]
Poetry Magic - Guide to the writing, theory and appreciation of poetry.
Meta Description: [ Modern poetry: an extensive guide to the theory and craft of writing poetry. ]
Poetry Power - Tips for poetry writing and publishing. Free software for poets.
Meta Description: [ Poetry Power Advice about Writing Poems and How to Publish Them ]
Poetry Super Highway - Resource for online poets and writers featuring categorized links to poetry/writing related websites as well as two new featured poets online each week. All past poets archived online. A poetry chat room. Contests. Poetry Classifieds, and a bookstore.
Meta Description: [ The home page of poet Rick Lupert with online versions of his books as well as other writing samples. Also the home of the Poetry Super Highway. ]
Poetry Talk - A forum for exchange. Read poems, post some poems. Tips and information for when your well runs dry.
Poetry.com - Poetry submission, contests, publishing, personalized poetry products, poetic techniques
Meta Description: [ Enter our free poetry contest to win cash prizes. Information on how to get your poems published. ]
Poetscraft.com - Resources including downloadable teaching handouts, forums, writing classes and workshops. Links to resources and NYQ poets.
Meta Description: [ support materials for both poets and teachers of poets ]
PoetsRite - A website for writers, poets and poetry discussions that includes work by well-known poets.
Meta Description: [ Poetsrite is a site for writers and poets and contains poetry, articles and biographies of well-known poets such as William Blake, Sylvia Plath and Pablo Neruda. There are also poems by contributors as well as discussion. ]
Publishing Poets - A place where published poets can meet and discuss topics that affect their writing life: online vs. print publication, zine reviews, publication pointers, copyright, good/bad publication experiences, and paying markets.
Resources for Poets - Online lectures, articles and interviews on the craft of writing poetry, as well as articles about reading poetry and audio recordings of well-known poets reading their work.
Meta Description: [ Resources for poets, including links to online lectures about poetry, lessons on craft, links to valuable tips on writing and revising poetry. ]
Rhymster.com - Poetry writing contest, international free online poetry community for creative and romantic personalities from all over the English speaking world. Forum for writers.
Meta Description: [ Poetry writing contest, international free online
poetry community for creative and romantic personalities from all over the English speaking world! ]
Romanceopedia - Essay offers beginner tips for crafting romantic poetry.
Meta Description: [ A free online tutorial explaining the basic elements of good romance poetry. ]
Simple Living Tips: Poetry Writing - Simple lessons on writing poetry with advice and living tips on fitness, home decoration, clothing, and more.
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SoYouWanna Publish your Poetry - The process of publishing your poems, from finding the appropriate venue to signing the appropriate releases.
Sundance Creativity Guide for Poets - Dedicated to new and aspiring poets. This site will help find publishers, contests and workshops on the web, and points to the best Usenet groups, books and magazines for poets.
Meta Description: [ Tools, references and resources for writers and poets ]
Taverner's Koans - A poetry resource for poets of all experience levels, including writing exercises, essay on poetics, profiles on underrated poets, a free critique workshop, and a poetry zine.
The Actors Checklist: Poet - A survey of the performing and lyrical roots and aspects of poetry. Also, a listing of literary agents focusing on publishing poets, supporting non-profit associations to turn to.
The Poem of Quotes - Resource for poetry and quotations with information on literature and help on writing.
Meta Description: [ A dedicated resource of classical and personal poems alike. Also includes famous quotations in history along with writing tips and information. ]
The Poet Sanctuary Poetry Forum - An online poetry forum where you can post poetry and receive reviews. Poetry contest and reads.
Meta Description: [ Free online poetry community where poets can post poetry and receive reviews. Also offers a free poetry contest, publication, and workshop. Thousands of members. Join Us! ]
The Poetry Kit - Listings includes publishers, competitions, courses, funding, events and magazine listings. Offers a critique mailing list.
The Poetry Market E-zine - Monthly email newsletter with market information for poets.
Meta Description: [ Poetry markets, contests and reviews designed for poets. ]
The Poetry Resource - A comprehensive resource for poets and lovers of poetry with poems by the webmaster, Patrick Martin.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive resource for poets and lovers of poetry with poems by the webmaster, Patrick Martin ]
The Poetry Resource Page - Information for poets: creative writing programs, book and magazine publishers, contests, awards, fellowships, conferences, workshops, writers' centers and reference books.
The Poets' Place - An active community center for poets, poetry discussion and poetic forms. Created by Susan Katz.
Meta Description: [ Touched by poetry, language is more fully language and at the same time is no longer language: it is a poem. ~Octavio Paz
[The Poets' Place is an MSN Cool Group] ]
The Scroll - A community of authors of poetry and prose, dedicated to the freedom of art in the pursuit of passion, brilliance, and insanity.
Meta Description: [ The Scroll (formerly The Open Scroll): a community of authors of poetry and prose dedicated to the freedom of art in the pursuit of passion, brilliance, and insanity. ]
Toolkit for Poets - Links to useful sites for aspiring poets.
Writers Write Poetry - Online poetry resource with chat, message boards, links to poetry resources, poetry literature and poetry books.
Writing Poetry - A free, online poetry resource providing the famous poems by the world's most popular poets.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive resource for Famous Poetry Online. The most famous poems by the most celebrated poets can be found on Famous Poetry Online. Classic information regarding the works of Shakespeare, Browning, Eliot, Joyce, Tennyson and Butler are fully featured on Famous Poetry Online. ]
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