Poetry comes in a variety of forms, subjects, and structures. Explore the resources below to find poetry that excites and enthralls you!
From the Academy of American Poets, this large database has poems from all places and times. It has poems organized by author, topic, and form. As well, for more modern poets, it contains audio recordings of them reading their poems.
Another large searchable database of poems and poets. It also contains audio and video of poets performing.
Ever wanted to know the forms and terms of poetry? This website gathers together definitions, explanations, and examples of the variety of tools of poetry.
A national competition for high school teenagers to read poems aloud. The website contains a large collection of poems (under Poems & Performance) as well as performances by teenagers reading poems.
Poetry Audio Recordings: A Guideline to Online Resources
Still can't find a poet or poem that excites you? If so, visit the vast collection of resources made available by the Library of Congress (if you can't find it there, you can't find it anywhere).
This regularly updated blog of poetry collects modern and contemporary poetry that goes for a gutteral reaction. Check it out!
Interested in creating and performing your own poetry? Check out poetry programs that are offered throughout New York City, such as Urban Word.
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