Sometimes it's hard to put loss into words, but poems about losing a loved one can help you comfort a friend, family member, or acquaintance that has just lost someone close. Poems can also ...

a prominent family in Boston who purchased her as a slave when she was a young girl. Her brilliant and moving poetry won international acclaim and became the basis of many arguments for the ...

Children's poet Constance Levy, a former educator who lives in St. Louis, encourages readers of all ages to tell their own ...

Heather Lende, Alaska's previous Writer Laureate, shares a poem read on a cold, dark night during a dinner with friends.

Watch Ian McMillan's tips on writing poems for special occasions Pre-school fun in a magical world of poetry. Tips and advice for budding slam poets and writers. The BBC is not responsible for the ...

Valerie Coleman was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition this year—her second Grammy nomination ...

Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's poetry archive and selects Poetry Workshop - The Thread by Don Paterson from the landmark series exploring the pleasures of writing and reading poems. Presented, ...