Manifest Destiny is no longer manifest. Civilization self-destructs. Nemesis is knocking at the door. What are poets for, in such an age? What is the use of poetry? The state of the world calls out ...

Anthologies on Poets.org may not be curated by the Academy of American Poets staff. Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at ...

Too much loss from which there is no solace. But then my gaze rests on the sadness mixed with youthful expectation etched on my child’s face, Filling the space between us with need and love and hope ...

Last December, I read Alberto Rios’ poem “When Giving Is All We Have” because I wanted to read a poem about hope, despite all the challenges we face individually and collectively. Rios’ simple words ...

This beautiful poem by Kitty O'Meara has been shared around the world already. If you haven't heard it yet, here it is in video form. So much love for this! May it be so! - Films For Action “And the ...

Oct. 10—Laurel County Health Department and Laurel County Health in Motion Coalition hosted a poetry contest entitled "Voices of Hope" during Mental Health Month in May. Students from Laurel County ...