Jane Wong’s poem grapples with the making of a self that’s dependent on childhood, history, comparison and societal expectations. Growing up can be overwhelming as we figure out where we came from, ...

Understanding the context of a poem can deepen our understanding of it and the mindset of the poet. Learn about effective ways of referring to context when responding to poetry. Comparing poems - ...

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, we’re closing up our poetry inbox. All month, we’ve invited people to send us their own original poems, responding to a prompt each week. We’ve heard from ...