An interpretation and critique of Professor Elizabeth Alexander's Inaugural Poem, "Praise Song for the Day"

A look at James Weldon Johnson's poem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing"- a celebratory anthem of hope for African American equality in our nation.

A modern look at one of Rudyard Kipling's popular poems "If" and the character virtues that he stated would make his son "a Man"

A New Year's reminder from Mathilde Blind, a late-Victorian poet, that time goes by too quickly to sweat the small stuff.

With the holiday´s approaching, the economy seems to pull on the purse strings just a bit tighter. When selecting the perfect gift for someone you love, you may find that sometimes the best gifts of all truly are free.

While most of us think of Haiku as a short poem consisting of 17 syllables, there are deeper principals that drive its development. Learn about a few of the principals guiding Haiku writing.