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Robert Pinsky + Stephen Colbert Are Totally Going to Prom, You Guys May 9, 2013: Ladies and germs! Prom season is upon us! If you're looking for that prom proposal "to land you the date of your dreams," look no further than this segment from The Colbert Report, in which Stephen Colbert welcomes former U.S. Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky, to present his very special "prom-posal." The Colbert Report Get More: [...] by

Couplets for Mistress Bradstreet?! April 17, 2012: [caption id="attachment_43466" align="aligncenter" width="150" caption="Popular 19th century depiction of Anne Bradstreet"][/caption] "Heroic couplets?," my husband Glen asked in astonishment. "Why are you writing in heroic couplets?"  Well, I answered him, half-wondering, again, the same thing myself, "It's a long story. . ." Glen knows [...] by

Can poetry deter kleptomaniacs? June 28, 2010: Owners of a vacation home fret over guests with sticky fingers. Miss Manners advises against using poetry to deter their bad behavior: A warning, however coyly worded, would insult your honest guests. Miss Manners suggests you limit your guest list to them. by

Poems for Graduates May 26, 2010: The Academy of American Poets has posted a collection of poems for graduates. On graduation day, parents and family often turn to poetry to express what they would like to pass on to the next generation—some small thought, a few lines of guidance, a gesture toward nostalgia, an elder's wisdom. We've got our own set of graduation poems in [...] by

the episode in which I hug everyone April 3, 2010: Since my arrival in NYC on Thursday I have hugged at least 30 great, and new, and new great American writers. And tomorrow I have a few more to add to my list.  I’ve only been in public about 18 hours total, so that adds up to more than two love encounters an hour. I have the scent of America’s poetry scene on my skin, and the words of [...] by

Capitalist Marauders March 2, 2010: [audio:http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Capitalist-Marauders.mp3] by

“The only reason there is for living is to love” February 10, 2010: [audio:http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Valentines-Day.mp3] by

This English Language February 5, 2010: [audio:http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/This-English-LanguageFINAL.mp3] by

One Mouth and Two Ears January 13, 2010: [audio:http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Sotere-4-pt-2.mp3] by