Since Poetry from Daily Life began Nov. 5, you’ve met poets from Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Alabama, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. We began in one paper — the Springfield News-Leader — now we’re ...

A ballad is a type of poem that was traditionally set to music. The word ‘ballad’ comes from the Latin ‘ballare’ which means to dance – it’s also where the word ‘ballet’ comes from. One sunny day, not ...

Poetry and food are like two friends who share a deep connection. Just as food nourishes our bodies, poetry nourishes our souls and emotions. Poetry often uses words to create vivid images and ...

Food and poetry, seemingly distinct, share a profound connection in their capacity to nourish the soul. Both are expressions of creativity and culture, invoking emotions and memories. Poetry weaves ...