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Illustration of two people reading surrounded by flowers.
Article for Students

How to Read a Poem

By Edward Hirsch
A poetry primer for the uninitiated.
Article for Students

How to Make a Poem

By CM Burroughs
The journey from idea to draft.
Article for Teachers

On Listening to Poetry

By Hannah Brooks-Motl
Some new approaches to teaching (the) poetry reading.

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Featured Poem Samplers

  • Lorine Niedecker sitting by a lake playing the ukelele.
    Poem Sampler

    Lorine Niedecker 101

    By Benjamin Voigt
    Exploring the work of a brilliant craftsperson.
  • Portrait of Marilyn Nelson in front of a river, by Scott Kahn.
    Poem Sampler

    Marilyn Nelson 101

    By Benjamin Voigt
    An introduction to the work of a leading poet.
  • Illustration of e.e. cummings
    Poem Sampler

    E.E. Cummings 101

    By The Editors
    The complicated work of one of our most popular poets.

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