Poetry has been an essential part of many countries’ popular culture for centuries. Italy, Russia, Iran, Chile, Poland, and Nicaragua are good examples, to name just a few. In these places, professors ...

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman delivered an emotional tribute at the funeral service of Officer Kendall Corder, reciting a poem and thanking law enforcement personnel for their service. During ...

A few more correct responses widened the gap, and by the time they entered Final Jeopardy!, Chenicek was in first place with ...

I simply need to trust his will, And just be still. Fear not, stand still. Find salvation in the Lord. Peace, be still. He will calm the storms.

News about Poetry and Poets, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.