The NEA grant gave voice, honor and power to an audience of poets who nurtured the gift and returned it to society. May it be ever thus.

Frost's poem, "Home Burial," which he never read in public, is a dialogue between a rural couple who have lost a child, and takes place when the husband sees his wife descending the stairs.

Short Poems on Earth Day 2025 1. “Earth Day” – Jane Yolen The world is not a gift, but a loan, We borrow it from children we have never known. Each tree, each flower, each bird in the sky— ...

Once everyone arrives, vote on who's wearing the best-worst sweater. Make up a Thanksgiving poem Forget Shakespeare and instead make up your very own Thanksgiving poem.

Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to binge long movie series including “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings” or any Marvel series. Watch them all in order and don't forget the popcorn.

If you enjoy poems by Amanda Gormon, you’ll surely like her work as well. And get this: she penned this heartfelt poem about friendship for her advocate Susan B. Anthony’s 80th birthday.

Share one of these simple Thanksgiving prayers and blessings at the dinner table this year. Find psalms from the Bible, poems of praise and short benedictions.

Board books for children 3 and under Photo Credit: Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and family; introducing these concepts to young children is essential. Board books ...

These poems are perfect to set the right tone for our holiday gatherings. Because life is filled with struggles, trials and conflicts, it can be easy to have those things be the focus of our thoughts.

Use poetic devices To deepen the meaning of your poetry, use poetic devices. Extended metaphors can be effectively displayed in short poems.

Thanksgiving director Eli Roth sits down with IGN to open up about turning his short film into a full-blown feature - as well as that infamous cheerleader scene.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with one of these poems about home, family, food, blessings and other meaningful (and sometimes funny) Turkey Day verses and rhymes.