Best known for his experimental use of form and punctuation, American poet Edward Estlin Cummings (1894–1962) helped redefine ...

In this short but powerful poem, Angelou evokes the image of “blackness” as a nurturing, protective force. For many readers, this poem is a metaphor for the strength and resilience of African ...

In her debut, Nafanua Purcell Kersel, born in Samoa and raised in New Zealand, has produced a great piece of work. Black ...

Among Rossetti’s best known poems is this short work about one of the plants most associated with the Christmas season. Our idea of what Santa Claus looks like comes from a variety of places ...