We begin the week with a look at the poetry to celebrate Captain Sir Tom Moore. We also have an article about a Dutch translation of Amanda Gorman’s poem.
Captain Sir Tom Moore – Celebrated with Poetry
Last year, the hearts of the UK"s citizens and those across the world were captured by the then Captain Tom Moore as he did circuits of his ...
Our final round-up of the week takes a look at the Ukrainian poet being celebrated, the 25th Ledbury poetry festival and the winner of the 2021 Rilke Prize.
Lesya Ukrainka Anniversary Celebrated
PAL, the Pakistan Academy of Letters, has joined forces with the Ukraine Embassy to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ukraine’s most celebrated poet, Lesya Ukrainka.
As part of the celebrations, the Ambassador ...
Today we look at a CD of songs created around poetry and the poet helping a pop legend with his memoirs.
New Life Given to William Soutar
Regarded as one of the greatest Scottish poets, some of the works of William Soutar are to be given a new lease of life as they will be made into a CD containing poignant songs.
The idea ...
Today on My Poetic Side, we bring you the sad new that one of the great poets of the Beats Era, Lawrence Ferlinghetti has passed away at the age of 101.
Beat Poet, Lawrence Ferlinghetti Passes Away Aged 101
The publisher, painter, poet, political activist and co-founder of City Lights bookshop Lawrence Ferlinghetti has passed away at the age of 101. His son ...
Today our poetry news round up takes a look at the poet who has been inducted into the American Poet"s Corner and the reason behind the “Birthday Letters “ poetry collection.
Audre Lorde Honoured
The celebrated activist and poet Audre Lorde has been inducted into American Poet"s Corner which is at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The event took place on Thursday ...