Discusses the work of the physician and the poet, and the features they share. Notes that both require the application of technique and art; aim for a state of wholeness; and depend on a state of awareness and attention to the present moment. (SR)

Notes that the minor Romantic poet John Clare commands increasing attention at academic conferences, in essay collections, and on college syllabi. Argues the practices that have kept Clare in view have also rendered him partially inaccessible to students, scholars and general readers. Suggests readers are now in possession of the materials with…

This dynamic poet never has to look any further than her own backyard for inspiration. April is a wondrous month for poetry. Alice Schertle was born in April and Young People's Poetry Week is celebrated from the 11th through the 17th this year. Kristine O'Connell George was born on May 6, 1954, in Denver, CO. She is a great admirer of teachers;…

This article offers a brief biography of Nikki Grimes, who is fast becoming one of the most prolific and versatile African American poets for children of this time. She takes risks in her work and brings readers humor, pathos and sensitive views of life as she has lived and seen it. Born in Harlem, NY, on October 20, 1957, Nikki was sent to live…

In many classrooms, poetry is shoved to the neglected edge of language arts, out of the bright core of content that may (should) include grammar, vocabulary, and strong literature. If time permits, a class may read a few poems and discuss them from a so-called "interpretive" point of view. All of this takes place in the context of an apparent…

This article presents an interview with poet Helen Frost. Frost talked about how poetry can help at-risk children. She also related the challenges she faced when she wrote her latest book titled "The Braid."

Author explored the life of Ezra Pound in an attempt to survey some of the areas of potential interest to educators rather than to mine fully any one vein. (Author/RK)

An analysis of the use of the techniques of repetition, rhythm, images, and contrasts in the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks. (EH)

Author described how he prepared students in advance of a poet's visit to their school, how the poet worked with students in the classroom, and quoted some of the poems they wrote. (Author/RK)

Article detailed the contributions of the architect of Surrealism, Andre Breton. (RK)

A satire on overzealous annotators and over overclever poets. (JH)

This compilation is a partial national list of poets, as well as some fiction writers and playwrights, who are willing to work with high-school-age or younger students in the schools. The directory is divided into three sections: I. Alphabetical listing of poets; II. Alphabetical listing by state (except New York, which also has a listing for New…

Describes a technique for stimulating student interest in poetry by having each student use multisensory approaches to show classmates the value of a favorite poet. (DD)

Examines the images of women in the poetry of Randall Jarrell, focusing on poems portraying women with little chance of true fulfillment in traditional roles as wives and mothers, and who lose what status they have through the inevitable loss of sexual attractiveness. (DMM)