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Home » Poetry

Topic: Poetry

Art for Change: The Verse Healer

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

By Morgan Nitz

Guest Commentary: “My Heart Beats In My Throat All Day”

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

By Mary Kalyna

The Citizen Recommends: PA Kindness Poem Project

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

By Duncan Glew

Guest Commentary: “I sing to the people of Philadelphia”

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

By g emil reutter

Marianne Moore | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star

All-Star #13: Marianne Moore

Guest Commentary: Shhh

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.

By Marc Erlbaum

Citizen of the Week: Cydney Brown

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

By Jessica Blatt Press

Citizen of the Week: Mia Concepcion

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

By Jessica Blatt Press

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