Overview of the Poetry Foundation

May 3, 2025

Poetry Foundation Summary

Overview

The Poetry Foundation is a key organization dedicated to promoting poetry and poets. It provides a variety of resources and platforms for both poets and poetry enthusiasts.

Key Sections

  • Poems & Poets

    • Collections, Poem Guides, Poem of the Day
    • Comprehensive list of poets and poems available on the platform
  • Topics & Themes

    • Resources for adults, children, educators, and teens
    • Education-focused content including a glossary of poetic terms
  • Features

    • Includes articles, books, podcasts, and videos
    • Information about Poetry Magazine and its archive
    • Ways to submit poetry or advertise in the magazine
  • Events & Programs

    • Awards, events, exhibitions, and library services
    • Grants and partnerships
    • Poetry Out Loud and other programs
  • About Us

    • Information on the team, jobs, trustees, and financial reports
    • Contact details and opportunities to give or partner with the foundation

Poetry Magazine

  • Offers monthly issues, available for subscription
  • Archives available for past issues

Recent Highlights

  • Grantee-Partner Profile: "Reading Between the Lines" focuses on reducing institutional racism through exposure to poetry.

  • Featured Articles

    • "A slow and difficult process that verged on the ridiculous: On Erasure" by Chase Berggrun
    • "On Translating Two Song Dynasty Poems" by Shangyang Fang
    • Editor's Note for May 2025 by Adrian Matejka

Poems of Interest

  • "The Poets" by Bert Meyers
  • "Slow Violence" by Sarah Ghazal Ali
  • "Is This My Last Ferry Trip?" by Martha Silano

Featured Poets

  • Dunya Mikhail
    • Notable works include The War Works Hard
    • Themes related to Asia, Western Asia, and the Middle East

Subscription and Engagement

  • Multiple newsletters and subscription options available, including daily poems, weekly insights, and event updates.
  • Opportunities for educators and poetry enthusiasts to engage with curated content.

Contact and Further Information

  • Contact options, privacy policy, terms of use, and mobile app information available.
  • Located at 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654

For more detailed engagement, visit the Poetry Foundation Website.