A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

When poetry editor Lou Peacock compiled A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year, she chose Rita Dove’s “The First Book” to be the entry for January 1. The poem describes what it’s like ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

J. M. Allen’s book “Real Rhyming Poems” is available at both the Rochester public library and the RCTC library. The Post Bulletin publishes poetry by local and area writers every Tuesday. Send poems ...

"By the second line, I couldn't say it out loud because my lip was quivering." It's a rite of passage many parents are familiar with – that emotional experience sending kids off to kindergarten for ...