Children have been the topic of many a poem. Whether it was because they are in some way special to the writer, or because they were just a convenient topic for discussion, children tend to find themselves the locus of attention to poets of all genre and cultures. In most western cultures, we accept that [...]

The ode has been a popular form of poetry for thousands of years. This type of poem offers praise and appreciation to loved one, heros, and even historical events. The ode, done in the traditional format, is a very powerful means that poets use to remember and commemorate people or events which have inspired them. [...]

When you truly miss someone, the emotions that you feel can often be similar to the same feelings that one might have if they’ve lost a loved one through death. The heartache and sadness can sometimes be even more difficult, as there is the knowledge that the person is alive and well, but kept away [...]

Poems written in the narrative style are those which tell a story. Often times, this form of poetry includes the voices of the person telling the story, the narrator, as well as the story’s characters. Most often, this is composed in a metered voice. These poems can be of various lengths, either long or short. [...]

There is no mystery to the belief that poetry can heal. Look at any given moment in history when some calamity or disaster came upon people, and you will see a measurable increase in the amount of poetry written about the event. For instance, when the U. S. was shaken by the terrorist attacks on [...]