How to Appreciate Poetry: A Word Nerd’s Guide
Don't let poetry intimidate you! I give some basics for appreciating poetry and resources to learn more.
Category: Appreciating Poetry
What is Jazz Poetry?
My guest, poet Michelle Pond, stops by to introduce us to jazz poetry. Come swing with her!
How Poetry Keeps Us Connected
My guest J. Lynn Sheridan shares how poetry can help us cope and keep us connected. Join us!
Why Memorizing Poetry is Good For You: Get Started!
April is National Poetry Month! I'll tell you the benefits of memorizing poems and where to find some good ones.
What in the World is Momaiku?
Please welcome my guest Jeannine Bergers Everett. Jeannine has created her own poetic form, and she shares her inspiration, and some of her funniest poems, wi...
Poetry + Children = Silliness
In another installment for National Poetry Month, my guest Mary Bauer, a teacher and lover of poetry, shares some ideas for encouraging kids to read and write p...