Poetry

Poet Laureate Donald Hall Reflects on Age and Nature

New U.S. poet laureate Donald Hall gives a tour of his New Hampshire farm where he has written poetry for over 30 years. He also reads poems on nature, love and loss, suggests that poetry is becoming more popular and…

Poet Lucille Clifton Reads a Poem About the Days Surrounding Sept. 11

Free verse poet Lucille Clifton reads "September Songs, A Poem in Seven Days" about the days surrounding Sept. 11, 2001, which included the terrorist attacks and the birth of her granddaughter.

Lucille Clifton

Poet Lucille Clifton reads some of her poems.

Leonard Cohen

Poet Leonard Cohen reads some of his poems.

Songwriter Leonard Cohen Discusses Fame, Poetry and Getting Older

Poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has achieved almost iconic status amidst a huge global fan club. His music, which was especially popular in the 70s and 80s, is famous for its emotionally rich and poetic lyrics. His work is…

Claudia Emerson

Poet Claudia Emerson reads some of her poems.

Claudia Emerson Wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

Claudia Emerson, a professor at the University of Mary Washington, discuses winning the Pulitzer for her book "Late Wife," a compilation of poems about loves lost, marriage and divorce.

Wyatt Prunty

Poet Wyatt Prunty reads some of his poems.

Poet Reflects on Americans Killed in Iraq

Poet and Vietnam veteran Wyatt Prunty responds in verse to the NewsHour's broadcast of photos of American soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Wallace McRae

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Poet Wallace McRae reads some of his poems.