Poetry has been a healing tool since the shamans, who chanted poetry for the wellbeing of the tribe. In modern times, Freud recognized the genuis of poetry: ‘Not I, but the poet discovered the ...
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I have spent the past 6 months reading hundreds of poems by young people – I was surprised to find hope, not despair
If you’ve read any commentary about younger people, none of the following statistics will surprise you. Approximately 19% of Americans who are 12 to 19 years old are depressed – higher than any adult ...
Poems are powerful, magical and mysterious. They show us life in novel ways. “A poem is an offering,” says poet and professor Julie Marie Wade. It can sneak up on readers to show them something ...
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” — William Shakespeare, 'Romeo and Juliet' Ask most people for a list of the most illustrious poets of all time, ...
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