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In the early 1900s, American poet Edwin Markham published a meaningful prose titled: “How the Great Guest came.” The main character in the poem was a cobbler named Conrad who made shoes for a living. And in his tiny village, Conrad was known to all as a good, righteous and kindhearted gentleman. One evening, Conrad […]

‘It may be the Day of Judgment or it may not. If it is not, there is no reason for a postponement; if it is, I choose to be found fulfilling my duty. Therefore, I want candles to be brought’. This is the famous phrase uttered by Abraham Davenport, a member of the Governor's Council of Connecticut (w

Oregon is in search of the state’s next poet laureate, with the nomination period open through Jan. 8, 2024.

Salt of the earth “Reckoning with Millet’s ‘Man with a Hoe’ 1863-1900,” edited by Scott Allan (Getty Publications, 123 pp, $26.95) by Bondo Wyszpolski Scott…

Abe Martin, the old Indiana philosopher, once said, “Nobody ever forgets where he he buried a hatchet.” To forgive means that we quit harboring an injury in our minds or

How do you promote poetry during a pandemic? Ask Oregon’s youngest-ever poet laureate, Anis Mojgani, who is reinventing the dusty title.

Let’s cherish the memories and unconditional love of brotherhood and sisterhood with heartwarming brother and sister quotes that celebrate the special bond.

The New York Easter parade grew from churches displaying flowers into an event where posh New Yorkers could show off their fashion sense.

 Poetry-lovers can call to hear Mojgani and other Oregon poets reading their work. The Tele-Poem line will feature a different poem each day through April 30.

You know, Lord, one can certainly be caught off guard if someone asks us,