Poet Spotlights
Roger Robinson: The Voice of Resilience and Urban Life
An in-depth look at Roger Robinson — T.S. Eliot Prize-winning poet whose work weaves together Caribbean heritage,...
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Poem of the Week
Poem of the Week: "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese" is one of the most beloved poems of the 20th century — a radical act of permission and...
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Events & Venues
The Best Poetry Open Mic Nights in London: A Guide for Newcomers and Regulars
London's poetry open mic scene is thriving. Whether you want to listen or take the mic yourself, here's your guide to...
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Craft & Technique
How to Write a Sonnet: A Complete Guide to Form, Meter, and the Volta
The sonnet is one of poetry's most enduring forms. Learn how it works — from iambic pentameter to the volta — and...
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Spoken Word
What Is Spoken Word Poetry? A Guide to Performance, Slam, and Oral Tradition
Spoken word is poetry built to be heard. From slam competitions to storytelling traditions, here's everything you need...
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Book Reviews
Book Review: <em>The Tradition</em> by Jericho Brown
Jericho Brown's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection reckons with race, desire, violence, and survival. A review of one of...
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