With these relatively short poems, you’ll understand why poets are peerless when it comes to putting our deepest emotions into words. Read on for a dose of inspiration. Get Reader’s Digest ...

With these relatively short poems, you'll understand why poets are peerless when it comes to putting our deepest emotions ...

"Truly fine poetry must be read aloud," said Argentine writer Jose Luis Borges. "A good poem does not allow itself to be read in a low voice or silently. If we can read it silently, it is not a ...

When reading poetry a reader will interpret what it means to them. Everyone's response is different. What is imagery? Learn about how writers use imagery, the impact of imagery and how it appeals ...

At a loss for words? Poetry expresses the feelings we struggle to convey. Open any poetry book for proof: You’ll find love poems for romantic moments, silly rhymes for kids and limericks for ...

We’re taught to tear poetry apart -- until its true intentions are lost somewhere among technical jargon and cryptic symbolism. Reading poetry for fun often becomes intimidating, too scholarly ...