Over the river, and through the wood, To grandfather’s house we go; The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh Through the white and drifted snow. Over the river, and through the wood— Oh, how the ...

Human speech is rich with rhythm. As a person speaks, certain syllables are naturally emphasized, whereas others blend into the background. In this way, regular conversation becomes poetic. Language ...

Last month, we asked NPR readers what poetry means to them. We received nearly 500 responses, from lifelong poetry fans to those who have only recently come to enjoy the genre. From sparking the ...

Anyone interested in storytelling, culture, and the arts is invited to Stillwater Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. for Words From the Valley: Poetry Reading, a free ...

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family held their annual poetry event where they presented ...

Recite these cozy Christmas poems to share the holiday spirit and make even your Grinchiest loved ones say, "Ho, ho, ho!" Snow-tipped chimneys, fresh pine, lively carols and gifts wrapped with care: ...

Poetry has been a healing tool since the shamans, who chanted poetry for the wellbeing of the tribe. In modern times, Freud recognized the genuis of poetry: ‘Not I, but the poet discovered the ...

TOKYO: The annual Imperial ceremony of Utakai Hajime, or the New Year's Poetry Reading, was held at the Imperial Palace in ...