How poetry can help to fight polarisation and misinformation in the world today

People are becoming more divided and ill-informed. In January 2024, a report by the World Economic Forum identified misinformation and disinformation as “the most severe global risk anticipated over the next two years”. As a result, it predicted “ …

The West lives on in cowboy poetry

Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. RIVERTON—Cowboy hats cast shadows under the fluorescent lights of an exhibition hall at the county fairgrounds. …

Partington is Vermilion Poetry Society Slam winner

Vermilion Poetry Society held its first ever Poetry Slam on Thursday, July 24th at the Vermilion Boat Club. Eight contestants read their original poems and were scored by 3 judges (Susan Carter, Susan Forthofer, and Susan Backus Starr) as well as a score …

Poetry, National Parks at City Lights

Mackenzie Kozak, Brit Washburn and Michael Dechane will visit City Lights for a poetry reading at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 to celebrate Mackenzie’s debut collection, “no swaddle.” Kozak’s work has appeared in Boston Review, Colorado Review, DIAGRAM, …

Not A Poetic Figment: Dalit Womanhood And Defiance In The Poetry Of Vijila Chirappad

Kerala, so famously called God’s Own Country, is often held up as a model state owing to its high literacy, progressive politics and a history of strong communist movements. But beneath that celebrated image lies a much older, much darker reality: caste. …

Poetry night

Georgia Tacey Artist Nur Terzi will host an evening of poetry and music at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre. The Enduring Inspiration of Rumi will feature live readings, music and art by Terzi, who is currently hosting an exhibition in the gallery …

Get Out! Poetry, photography and live music take over the city this weekend

Whether you’re craving poetry with a side of wine (a near-constant craving), looking  for reflections on Latin American literature, or in the mood to peruse striking photography centered around urban life, this weekend in Buenos Aires does not disappoint. …

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Australian Poetry Month: 10 essential Australian collections that will change how you read

Australian poetry is having a(nother) moment – one that’s been generations in the making. This list isn’t about ranking or canon-building, but about spotlighting collections that crack language open, unsettle expectations, and echo long after the last line …

POETRY CORNER: My Sole Purpose In Life

I often think… my sole purpose in life… is to create the right words at the right time, And those words… that come to life… inevitably seem to rhyme. Sometimes you need… a compassionate hug… and the words need to be crafted just right, Sometimes you need… …