Poetry
James Weldon Johnson: Five Favorite Poems
Happy National Poetry Month! Today, we turn to the work of James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938), who was not only a […]
African-American Nature Poetry [Great Outdoors Month]
In honor of Great Outdoors Month (June), we offer these poems by African-American Nature Poets. These poems all can be […]
Mary Oliver – Assessing Her Legacy as a Poet [New Yorker Conversation]
The poet Mary Oliver died earlier this year. Many of her best poems have been collected in this recent volume: […]
Adrienne Rich Poems – Five of Our Favorites!
April is National Poetry Month! In 2026, we are celebrating by highlighting a poet each day. Today, we look to […]
Magie Dominic – Standing on a Newfoundland Cliff [Poem]
Standing on a Newfoundland Cliff Magie Dominic (Inspired by Al Purdy’s ‘Trees at the Arctic Circle’) The breeze had changed […]
