Links
Blogs
How a Poem Happens - Wonderful Q & A interviews with poets about their craft, by Brian Brodeur
Paper Cuts, from the New York Times
Random Acts of Poetry
Sylvia Vardell's Blog, Poetry for Children
Journals
Sow's Ear Poetry Review
Umbrella Journal
Valparaiso Poetry Review
Newspapers That Support Poetry
Centre Daily Times, State College, PA
Poetry News
Basra, Iraq, is a city of poets.
Cowboy Poetry and the Yosemite Indians
One Man's Opinion: The Top 10 Poetry Books, as determined by Andrew Motion, Britain's Previous Poet Laureate
Poetry Changes Lives at Homeboy Industries
Poetry "Walking Trail" in Taiwan: a great idea that deserves to be emulated!
Proliferation of poets in New Jersey
Senior Adults Writing Poetry: great exercise for the brain!
The Poetry of Goats: who knew?!
Poetic Things
Action Poems by Billy Collins - video poems!
Chicago Poetry Tour - Actual and virtual tours provided by the Poetry Foundation
Dancing Poetry - annual contests and presentations incorporating poetry with dance. Headquartered in San Francisco.
The Great American Poetry Show - Submit your work or buy and enjoy the work of others
Instant Poetry Forms – Great source of prompts for both students and teachers
Just Buffalo Literary Center - A literary support center in Buffalo, NY
Kentucky State Poetry Society - For those who appreciate poetry. You do not need to be from KY to join.
Poems in Tribute to Aretha Franklin's Inaugural Day Hat - compiled by Bomb Magazine and brought to our attention by NC poet Kathryn Stripling Byer
Wick Poetry Center - Located in Kent, Ohio. Promotes opportunities for emerging and established poets and poetry audiences locally, regionally, and nationally
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Websites
American Life in Poetry - poetry selected and discussed by former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser
Cowboy Poetry - a project of the non-profit Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry, which works to preserve and celebrate the arts and life of rural communities and the working West.
Favorite Poetry Project - Americans share their favorite poems, a project launched by former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky
Hudson Valley Poetry Calendar - All things poetry in Upstate New York
Poems for Children - Lovely site with classic and other poems especially tailored to children
Poetic Asides - Robert Lee Brewer interviews contemporary poets and offers up lots of great resource material and writing prompts
Poetry Foundation – Enough news, toys, and po-biz material to keep you busy for many hours
Poetry International Web - Poets and poetry news from around the world
Poetry Society of South Carolina - Events and deadlines of interest to SC poets
Poets Wednesday and More - Info for and about New Jersey poets
ReadWritePoem - An online gathering place for those who love poetry and for those who suspect that, with a little nurturing, they could grow to love poetry.
Scottish Poetry Library - Just what the name says, with links to wonderful poetry resources of all kinds
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