poetry
Amanda Gorman's Poetry Opened The Door, And 'Let Everyone In'
The 22-year-old poet is the right messenger for this pivotal time in our history, writes January Gill O'Neil.
Poem: Put That Phone Away!
For those of you who look at your phones even when you are supposed to be relaxing, this is for you.
Poem: Hostility To Stability
Cognoscenti's poet of the political scene, Erika Fine, reflects, in verse, on our commander in chief's reaction to a new book about the Trump White House.
Poem: If Asked, Should Championship Teams Visit The White House?
Each player has a voice, writes Bill Littlefield, and every invitation is a chance to make a choice.
It’s Poetry Month: Side Effects May Include A Respite From All That News
Verse offerings from Somerville poet Ed Meek.
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Up In The Rare Air: Class With Derek Walcott
A former student of the late poet and playwright, who died Friday at the age of 87, recalls the Nobel laureate's "brilliant terror."
If Trump Won't Give Us Inauguration Poetry, Let Us Read Whitman
Writer Leslie Lawrence was 10 when she saw her first president sworn in. She remembers only the inaugural poet, Robert Frost. This year, she calls on Americans to read the...
When Even Words Fail
Since Election Day, writes Aine Greaney, I learned that poetry-as-therapy has its limitations. This time, for this tragedy, the words don't assuage, and new ones -- my own -- won’t...
'We Want The World And We Want It Now': The Hot Glow Of Art In Post-Election America
Political movements grow through the press of bodies and the melding of voices in songs and poetry, writes Julie Wittes Schlack.
Poem: A Conversation Between Two Liberals
Voters who are disheartened by Donald Trump’s victory are reacting in different ways. Cognoscenti's poet of the political scene, Erika Fine, captures, in verse, a "conversation" between an escapist and...
Poem: Trump, Unfurled
Cognoscenti's poet of the political scene, Erika Fine, reflects, in verse, on the stunning outcome of the election.
Poem: Finally Women Are Turning To Hillary
Female voters have propelled Hillary Clinton to a sizable polling lead over Donald Trump. Too bad Clinton isn't their chief inspiration, writes Erika Fine.
Poem: How Low Can We Go?
Donald Trump is under fire for lewd comments about groping women. Our poet of the political scene, Erika Fine, offers this rhyming response.
Uncertainty And The Zika Virus: Why Scientists Need To Think Like Poets
A look at how we might better cope with the ambiguity that can accompany large-scale public health threats.
Poem: Gold Medal Distraction: Finding Diversion In Olympics Immersion
Though the presidential candidates continue to make news, Erika Fine, Cognoscenti's poet of the political scene, is enjoying a much-needed distraction, courtesy of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
A Syllabus For Empathy — Or Why Health Care Workers Should Read Poetry
A doctor reflects on the power of poetry to help better understand a patient's struggles.
Poem: Gunning For Debate
A response, in verse, to Donald Trump’s all-too-serious call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.
Poem: Opening Day
The long snow-bound winter casts a dark pall ... till one day an umpire hollers, “Play ball!”
The March Madness Of ... Football?
Are you ready for some football? Because everyone else seems to be.
Poem: Ice. Damn.
Dear Winter 2015, Uncle.