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7 Collections of Introspective, Philosophical Poetry

Imagine the hush of dawn, when the world still speaks in quiet whispers — and poetry becomes the vessel for that inner conversation. These seven varied works are united by a shared purpose: to guide readers inward, toward reflection on identity, impermanence, suffering and spiritual awakening. Each volume offers a…
Katie Bloomer
July 28, 2025
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Exploring Life’s Raw Realities Through Poetry

Poetry often has a reputation as lofty and pretentious, something only the most educated, cultured and refined people can appreciate. But that’s simply not true — even Shakespeare, the pinnacle of pretentiousness today, was the common man’s poet during his day. Poetry is meant to connect people on an emotional…
Katie Bloomer
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Poetry Isn’t Just for National Poetry Month

Along with April’s showers comes National Poetry Month, a month-long celebration that “celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters.” Since its inception in April 1996, National Poetry Month has grown to become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of poetry aficionados…
Lindy Ryan
April 30, 2024
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6 Thought-Provoking and Emotional Poetry Collections

There’s something to be said about a poem that deeply moves you, regardless of the emotions that it utilizes. With that in mind, we couldn’t think of anything better than putting together a list of six of the most thought-provoking, emotional poetry collections you should read in your lifetime. If…
Wyatt Semenuk
February 9, 2024