There are probably few Americans who have not either read, recited, or at least heard of “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” or as it is commonly known, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” which is actually ...

A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

James Farrington Gookins (1840-1904) was first and foremost an artist. He was born in Terre Haute Indiana, but his talent was renowned far and wide. For Terre Haute and the art communities of Chicago, ...

Anyone who has enjoyed the Texas Gulf Coast mysteries written under the collective nom de plume of Miles Arceneaux has gotten a fair dose of James R. Dennis’ dry, wry humor, and his penchant for ...

In honor of the city's bicentennial, Jacksonville poet laureate Andy Mitchell is writing a series of poems centered on the ...

Hundreds of millions of poetic words have been written throughout history. Navigate your way into this beautiful art form with this list of the most famous poems ever written. What jumps into your ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

In defense of that new public charge rule, Acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ken Cuccinelli has offered his own version of the famous Emma Lazarus poem on the base of the ...