Our critic A.O. Scott admires its craft — and its wildness. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott Poems don’t have to be perfect, but this one pretty much is. I mean that less as praise — though it ...

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 when you feel like laughing.

As a poet myself now, that fascination with the written word remains, although it has evolved from limericks to sonnets and free-verse love poems as well. I often hear from peers and students that ...

International Women’s Day Poems 2025 is a global event celebrated every year on March 8 to celebrate the love and contributions of women in our lives. Prep your children with these beautiful short ...