There need not be an exact fit here, with this self-guided poetry test. A partial one will do. The main thing I look for, is what I call poetry’s small but persistent tug. Do you feel such a thing? It can come with joy and celebration or equall...

Imagine transforming into a wolf for a year, not forever. Your life would become exhilarating yet perilous. Would you endure? And if you did, how might this transformative experience alter you? Before you answer, contemplate its potential impac...

Not every human need is served by markets and market efficiency. Take love for example...

How do you honor the passing of a dear friend, a friend of many years? If you’re a lover of poetry, you’ll likely find a poem that captures the moment. Alternatively, you can write one with great humility, gratitude, and love.

Maybe we ought not fight our overwhelm. At least not so hard. Perhaps it is better to flow with it, ride it, simply let it be. This week’s poem says let your overwhelm compost and transform you. It says permission granted to be overwhelmed any ...