Today on My Poetic Side we bring you articles on a poetry competition launched by Roger McGough, a tree linked to several famous poets that is at risk of being cut down and the increasing popularity of poetry in the advertising industry. Poetry Competition Launched by Roger McGough Roger McGough who is a published poet and currently the presenter of “Poetry Please” on ...
In today’s round of poetry articles from around the globe, we look at a story about a substantial grant that has been awarded for the restoration of the WWI cemetery that is the final resting place of two important poets. We also have an article about an art installation that combines poetry with art. 3.9million Euro Grant for Cemetery A grant of a huge ...
We start the new week here on My Poetic Side with a look at the poet nominated for a BRIT Award. We also have articles about the Douglas Anderson Writers Festival and finally 2018 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award The Brit Awards 2018 The BRIT Awards, the British Phonographic Industry’s annual pop music awards have been around for quite a while now, with the ...
In our final article of the week, we take a look at the life of the poet Tota Kaneko, who has sadly passed away at the age of 98. Tota Kaneko, Haiku Poet Passes Away at the age of 98 We have learned that one of the leading figures in the world of the postwar haikus, Tota Kaneko passed away on 20th February. He ...
In today’s poetry new round-up we take a look at the role poetry can play in moments of grief. We also look at the museum that is celebrating its 250th anniversary with big refurbishment plans and the poet Rita Dove who will be giving a commencement address and receiving an honorary degree at Smiths College in May. Vigil for School Shooting Victims When grief ...