Poetry has deep roots in music — in fact, in some cultures, poetry and song are the same word. Edward Hirsch, author of A Poet's Glossary,... How Rhythm Carries A Poem, From Head To Heart Poetry, ...

Poetry is a unique form of literature, distinct from prose, in the way it uses words to capture emotions, ideas, and experiences. Unlike straightforward narrative writing, poetry works ...

Poetry and song were originally the same art. In the ancient world, all poetry was sung or chanted. Indeed, it was often ...

Do you hear a regular beat da-DUM, da-DUM? This rhythm is very common in poetry and it even has a name: it’s called iambic. Poets often choose to write in this rhythm. Rhythm can help to strengthen ...

My guest this week on Poetry from Daily Life is Timothy Rasinski, who lives in Stow, Ohio. Tim was told he was a good writer during his master’s degree program. However, his writing is not poetry, but ...

Readings from his new poetry collection, “Damn Good Cookie,” at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., at 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. It’s a Wednesday night at Neato Burrito, the downtown ...

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Noa has always been fascinated by the intersection of music, language and race. This passion led her to study jazz poetry — a genre in which poetry’s rhythms and cadences merge seamlessly with musical ...

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