Finding Life in Verse: Mukul Kumar on Poetry, Emotion, and Everyday Experience

"Some poetry of mine is born of actual events and experiences, exploring social themes and human values," says Mukul Kumar, ...

10 Ancient English Words We Still Use Today

Meaning “to see or observe something remarkable,” from Old English behealdan. Used to express awe, as in “Behold the beauty ...
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Queens College hosts NYS Poet Laureate Kimiko Hahn for poetry reading event

Queens College hosted a poetry reading by Kimiko Hahn, a distinguished professor at the college who was recently appointed by ...
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Poet Ameet Unnithan’s debut collection, Exit, explores modern solitude and the search for meaning

Since its release, Exit has begun resonating with readers seeking poetry that blends personal reflection, universal themes, ...

Here’s What It Means If You See a White Pumpkin This Halloween

Pumpkins are everywhere on Halloween, but one kind may have special meaning for those who display them. Learn more about this ...

Had Pablo Neruda walked through Madhubani, what ode would he have found?

In their act of painting, the women of Madhubani enact something akin to poetry. They do not write with words but with line, ...

Meaning behind Penn State football ‘IF’ shirts before game vs Iowa

The Penn State football program has faced plenty of adversity throughout the first two months of the 2025 college football season. The Nittany Lions were ranked No. 2 in the country in the preseason ...
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Poetry helped R&B singer Jessie Reyez find her voice. Her latest book shares it with the world

Long before Jessie Reyez was celebrated for her voice, poetry was the Toronto-bred musician’s “first love.” The Grammy-nominated and Juno Award winner’s music often feels like spoken poetry, ...