Women's Words

An Inaugural Poem for the Country

by Gorman, Amanda

eBook - 2021

On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after t...Show more On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe. -pub. Show less

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WATCH: Amanda Gorman reads inauguration poem, 'The Hill We Climb' - YouTube

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Listen as Amanda Gorman reads "The HIll We Climb" at President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021. Listen as Amanda Gorman reads "The HIll We Climb" at President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021. Show less

Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings

Poems

by Harjo, Joy

eBook - 2015

Joy Harjo is the current Poet Laureate of the United States and is the first Native American to fill that post. In these poems, the joys and struggles of the everyday are played against the grinding politics of being human. -pub. Joy Harjo is the current Poet Laureate of the United States and is the first Native American to fill that post. In these poems, the joys and struggles of the everyday are played against the grinding politics of being human. -pub. Show less

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Living Nations, Living Words - A Map of First People's Poetry

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This ground-breaking project, launched in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, is an interactive online map that features audio recordings of 47...Show more This ground-breaking project, launched in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, is an interactive online map that features audio recordings of 47 contemporary Native American poets, including Louise Erdrich, Natalie Diaz, and Ray Young Bear, among many others. The project was conceived by US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Show less

Collected Poems

1974--2004

by Dove, Rita

eBook - 2016

Dove was named US poet laureate in 1993. Just 40 years old at the time of her appointment, she was the youngest poet ever elected to the position. She was also the first African American to hold the title. -Poetry Foundation Dove was named US poet laureate in 1993. Just 40 years old at the time of her appointment, she was the youngest poet ever elected to the position. She was also the first African American to hold the title. -Poetry Foundation Show less

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Dearly

New Poems

by Atwood, Margaret

eBook - 2020

Though best known for her novels, Atwood is also an accomplished poet. This is her most recent collection. Though best known for her novels, Atwood is also an accomplished poet. This is her most recent collection. Show less

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A Thousand Mornings

by Oliver, Mary

eBook - 2012

A prolific poet, Oliver’s work focuses on the natural world. A prolific poet, Oliver’s work focuses on the natural world. Show less

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Monument

Poems : New and Selected

by Trethewey, Natasha D.

eBook - 2018

A former US poet laureate, Trethewey is adept at combining the personal and the historical in her work. -Poetry Foundation A former US poet laureate, Trethewey is adept at combining the personal and the historical in her work. -Poetry Foundation Show less

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Though her life was cut tragically short, Sylvia Plath's poems live on. This volume collects her poems in one place. Though her life was cut tragically short, Sylvia Plath's poems live on. This volume collects her poems in one place. Show less

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Listen to Sylvia Plath's powerful reading of her own poetry. Here she reads "Medusa." Listen to Sylvia Plath's powerful reading of her own poetry. Here she reads "Medusa." Show less

The Sun and Her Flowers

by Kaur, Rupi

Book - 2017

Rupi Kaur first found fame on Instagram and Tumblr where she shared her poetry. Her work explores relationships, the immigrant experience, and sexual trauma. This is her second collection. Rupi Kaur first found fame on Instagram and Tumblr where she shared her poetry. Her work explores relationships, the immigrant experience, and sexual trauma. This is her second collection. Show less

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Rupi Kaur is one of a new generation of poets who are writing "Instapoetry" - a form that emerged out of social media - particularly Instagram. Rupi Kaur is one of a new generation of poets who are writing "Instapoetry" - a form that emerged out of social media - particularly Instagram. Show less

A Good Cry

What We Learn From Tears and Laughter

by Giovanni, Nikki

eBook - 2017

One of America's most celebrated poets looks inward in this powerful collection, a rumination on her life and the people who have shaped her. -pub. One of America's most celebrated poets looks inward in this powerful collection, a rumination on her life and the people who have shaped her. -pub. Show less

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Late in the Day

Poems, 2010-2014

by Le Guin, Ursula K.

eBook - 2016

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The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace

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This is the first in Lovelace's "Women are Some Kind of Magic" series. According to Lovelace, this series aims "to show the rich inner liv...Show more This is the first in Lovelace's "Women are Some Kind of Magic" series. According to Lovelace, this series aims "to show the rich inner lives of women with a focus on our hidden everyday struggles."-Wikipedia. Lovelace is another poet who got her start on Instagram and Tumblr. Show less

The Complete Poetry

by Angelou, Maya

eBook - 2015

The beauty and spirit of Maya Angelou’s words live on in this complete collection of poetry, including her inaugural poem “On the Pulse of Morning” - pub The beauty and spirit of Maya Angelou’s words live on in this complete collection of poetry, including her inaugural poem “On the Pulse of Morning” - pub Show less

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This is my favorite poem by Maya Angelou, and I love it even more after hearing (and seeing) her read it. This is my favorite poem by Maya Angelou, and I love it even more after hearing (and seeing) her read it. Show less

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For Anne Sexton, writing served as both a means of expressing the inner turmoil she experienced for most of her life and as a therapeutic force through wh...Show more For Anne Sexton, writing served as both a means of expressing the inner turmoil she experienced for most of her life and as a therapeutic force through which she exorcised her demons. Some of the richest poetic descriptions of depression, anxiety, and desperate hope can be found within Sexton's work. -pub Show less