The best of us can get frustrated with writing poetry. William Shakespeare lamented his inability to change styles in his 76th Sonnet.

Wilde's poem "Easter Day" uses contrast and tone to compare current Easter celebrations to its humble origins.

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

A definition and description of Meter and how it is used in "Blank Verse"

Longfellow's poem reminds us of the value of hard work and the rest that comes from completing a task.

In celebration of Irish festivities in March, a look at the mechanics of writing a limerick.

A "Just for fun" site review of Shel Silverstein's web site featuring his timely classics.

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.

Interpreting Dickinson’s masterpiece "Because I could not stop for death", a follow up to the article: "Emily Dickinson’s journey with Death".

What is free verse poetry? Lets look together at its definition, description, and a well written excerpt from "It's a teacher's life..." by Helena Harper