Modern U.S. Poetry

A Hindu yogi has penetrated our hearts, minds, and souls with his intelligent, perceptive, and deeply spiritual literary works. This essay focuses on Metaphysical Meditations, a book of poem/affirmations that aid in meditation on the Ultimate Reality.

Tennessee’s rich history, scenic beauty, and its down-to-earth people have always captured Margaret Britton Vaughn’s imagination, and since 1995 she has held the honor of Poet Laureate of the State of Tennessee.

This article gives an overview of the purpose and responsibilites of the position of the American Poet Laureate. It also offers the complete list of poets who have held that position, beginning in 1937.

A stanza by stanza paraphrase of Sylvía Plath's poem, "Crossing the Water."

The Academy of American poets launches new campaign to attract readers to poetry.

An overview of an Eastern poet whose influence has inspired some of America's top poets.

One of the foremost poet’s of the spiritual is the great yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda. And one of his most beloved volumes of poems/prayers is Whispers from Eternity. The article describes this beautiful and inspiring book.

The Harlem Renaissance was a lively time in American History, an important period of growth for the African American community.

Six easy steps for understanding poetry better! Learn to read and appreciate poetry in the new year.

Suite 101.com's own Thomas James Martin displays his significant poetic talent in this superb ebook of poems.