Topic: Poetry

Next in our series with Forman Arts Initiative: Poet Trapeta B. Mayson, whose Healing Verse Poetry Line merges her two passions: poetry and mental health

A local Ukrainian-American activist reflects on the tragedy—and outrage—of the Russian attack on her parents’ homeland.

Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson and PA Humanities Council invite you to “share your kindness” for a citizen-inspired poem to be released on World Kindness Day

A local poet writes—and reads—a paean to the city he loves

All-Star #13: Marianne Moore

What can you say when there’s nothing to say? A poem from a local social activist reflects on the events in Washington this week.

Philly’s new Youth Poet Laureate doesn’t just write well—she does G.O.O.D.

Slam poetry changed the Youth Poet Laureate’s young life. Now she wants to give other Philly teens a chance to be heard.

Philly’s Poet Laureate invites the city of many to celebrate the many in the city

For North Philly middle school students, a poem reminds them that all things end—even summer vacation