“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” — William Shakespeare, 'Romeo and Juliet' Ask most people for a list of the most illustrious poets of all time, ...

The line sets the poem’s rhythm, helping to pace the reader through its ideas. It lingers on moments of particular emphasis: the beginning and the end of a line, for example, carries more weight than ...

Roses are red, violets are blue, Springfield may have the perfect poetry event for you. If you've ever wanted to explore the world of poetry or share your writing with others, now is the time to do it ...

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights to help you find your voice. It's a grey Monday morning and last week’s ...

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights to help you find your voice. My mum and I are having a coffee and chatting ...

One of the best pieces of breakup advice my friend Genna gave me during a tumultuous end to a long-term relationship was to write poetry. I wrote more than two dozen poems in the following weeks.