The book combines Whitman’s relatable stream of consciousness with splashes of classical poetry. As the speaker considers his existence and purpose, so does the reader.
Petras and Petras take stars way too seriously using line breaks and schools of thought. By obsessing over famous people, they remind us that not all famous people deserve our obsession.
The Indian-Canadian poet has a knack for distilling powerful emotions into compact lines. Though each word seems simple, the concepts in this poetry book pack a punch.
Edna St. Vincent Millay picked up the pieces of World War I and made some sense of them. If you’re in a hectic headspace, read her poems.
His poetry books play with adventure and stretch the boundaries of reality. As both an author and an illustrator, Silverstein brought his quirky poems to life.
Sometimes we need to break our hearts to put them back together again. If you’ve been feeling numb or want to indulge in some strong emotions, pick up Szymborska.
The reader gets the sense of Adam and Eve’s fear and love all at once. Read this epic to practice listening to annoying people and projects. You might be surprised by what you find.