Friends are what makes life beautiful. They bring out the child in us. In friendships, humor plays a big role. With our best ...

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 ...

Some people text, some e-mail, but there's almost nothing better than getting an actual letter in the mail, especially if it's a letter poem. "A letter poem is when you're addressing someone else," ...

As an award-winning poet, certified wildland firefighter, parent and co-founder of Left Margin Lit, one could say Berkeley resident Rachel Richardson wears a lot of hats. The author’s latest poetry ...

Here are the year’s most notable collections of verse as chosen by our poetry columnist. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of ...

For over 10 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a local poet as his reader and editor. After Ed Jarvis writes a poem, when he feels it’s ready to step into the world, he sends the typed poem, ...

As an award-winning poet, certified wildland firefighter, parent and co-founder of Left Margin Lit, one could say Berkeley resident Rachel Richardson wears a lot of hats. The author’s latest poetry ...