poetry
Today in history: A Chinese poem for autumn
September 23, 2015On this first day of autumn, we offer a quiet moment of reflection penned 80 years ago.
Read moreToday in history: “BaddDDD” black poet Sonia Sanchez is born
September 9, 2015Since the 1970s Sanchez has published a steady stream of poetry books and plays.
Read moreRefugees
September 3, 2015This poem is a response to the refugee/migrant crisis now engulfing Europe.
Read moreToday in history: Fidel turns 89, poem by Che
August 13, 2015"If iron stands in our way, we ask for a sheet of Cuban tears to cover our guerrillas bones on the journey to American history . . . "
Read more“15 and a Union, Someday,” a villanelle
July 7, 2015This poem is a villanelle, a form of poetry that traces its humble roots to the Italian countryside and peasants singing rounds during the harvest.
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