Leaves of Grass, Still Growing After 150 Years - Professor Billy Collins November 03, 2004 Billy Collins is the author of five books of poetry. His poetry has appeared in anthologies, textbooks, and a variety of periodicals including Poetry, The... Continue Reading →
The Beach by Tyler Bigney The beach - dead seaweed, broken glass, brown filtered cigarette butts pushed down into sand. I walked to see boats, waves, perpetually white-capped. The war between my brain and my heart has not yet reached... Continue Reading →
Katie Makkai, a veteran poetry slammer - defining the word "pretty".
TIME BRIDGE by Max Reif Walking back to my car in a small lot near the post office, I see the building where Paul lived as a young bachelor years ago, remember how I didn't knock that one time because... Continue Reading →
Four local poets read their original poetry at The Grand Rapids Poets' Conference on April 5, 2012.
SUMMER SCHOOL SENRYU by Don Kingfisher Campbell (1) PRE-TEST It's like light rain heard outside a window-- students writing. (2) CLASSWORK Binders opening and closing--popcorn, popcorn, popcorn! (3) FRIDAY TEST Chair leaning back, looking for answers in the ceiling. (4)... Continue Reading →
Poetry Breakfast 