Article Series
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Celine, An Elegy by C.W. Bryan
This short collection of poems is an Elegy for my cat Celine. She died when she was a year old. That is not nearly enough time on this earth for a soul so sweet. I wanted, needed, to remember her, immortalize her.
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How to Write Like Plath from Someone Who Loves Sylvia Plath
Here are some tips from Week 2 of Poetry is Plagiarism on how to write like Sylvia Plath from someone who loves Sylvia Plath.
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How to Write Like Bukowski
Last week, Corey and I competed to see who could best write like Bukowski. I spent the week reading Charles Bukowski and writing as many poems in his voice as I could. It was an interesting perspective through which to read someone’s work. Instead of thinking, ‘do I like this’ or ‘is this for me,’…
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How to Write Nonet Poetry
the nonet form offers a creative challenge by demanding precision in syllable count while allowing poets the freedom to explore a wide range of themes, emotions, and subjects within the confined structure.
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How to Write Free Verse Poetry
Free verse is a unique form that gives the author way more freedom than verse poetry like sonnets or ghazals.
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Charles Bukowski Best Poems
Charles Bukowski Best Poems – Here is a list of our top contenders for Charles Bukowski’s best poems, and definitely our favorites.
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Wendell Berry His Life and Works
Wendell Berry, born on August 5, 1934, in Henry County, Kentucky, is an American poet, novelist, essayist, environmental activist, and farmer.
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Robert Frost His Life and Works
Robert Frost poetry emerged as some of the most read poetry written by an American poet whose life journey was marked by diverse experiences. On themes of nature, grief, and the human condition at large his poetry is timeless.
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Emily Dickinson Her Life and Works
Emily Dickinson, born on December 10, 1830, in Amherst, Massachusetts, is one of the most enigmatic and celebrated figures in American literature.
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Poems About the Mundane
Writing poems about the mundane can often seem difficult. However, many poets like Ted Kooser, William Carlos Williams, and Robert Frost (just to name a few) have sought the beauty in the world around them.
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Space Poems
Space poems are like celestial journeys captured in verses, inviting us to explore the vast unknown beyond our atmosphere.
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Magic Poems
Magic poems are like incantations woven into words, casting spells that transport us to enchanted realms and awaken our sense of wonder.
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Cat Poems
With the release of my debut chapbook, Celine: An Elegy, I have been inspired lately to read poems about cats. Here is so extra reading on cats.