Poetry is one of the most powerful art forms we have. Since ancient times, poems — from haikus to sonnets to limericks — have succinctly and beautifully translated the joys and sorrows of the world ...

In poet and “Method Writing” author Jack Grapes’ 316 page essay (plus wonderful illustrations), we have a useful history of haiku in Japan, America and internationally. This book is also much more — ...

Special to the SentinelThe poet Robert Haas tells us haiku is the art of paying attention to the preciousness and particularity of every moment of existence. Indeed! And yet, in classrooms all across ...

Finding poetry / in the news of the moment / can be rewarding. "Continue to pray For world peace ... more love, less hate." — Billy Ray Cyrus A father's tweet following a recent dance recital by his ...

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Here's how it works. Sixteen competitors go head to head, crafting 17-syllable poems based on topic suggestions from the audience. When there's only one contestant left standing — which will probably ...

Standard 1. Students read and understand a variety of materials. Standard 5. Students read and recognize literature as a record of human experience. Standard 2. Students know physical and human ...