Translating poetry is notoriously difficult. Translating poetry in such a way that the humorous nature of a poem remains intact is even more difficult, even though it is precisely jokes that can ...

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its 25th annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.

As the author of books in verse for kids and teens, I often visit schools and talk about poetry. When I ask who their favorite poets are, “Shel Silverstein” is a regular answer. I’ve identified his ...

When I prepare myself for bed. As a teenager, I was taught that poetry should be more serious. It was art – and art took itself seriously. Even now, poems designed to make us laugh are often dismissed ...

Global celebrations: Countries mark Mother’s Day with unique traditions, from mariachi serenades in Mexico to symbolic flower colors in Haiti. Poetic tributes: Collections feature works by Poe, ...

A poet in a blue jacket stepped onto the pitch-black stage. The spotlight illuminated poet Kim Hye-soon, 70 years old. She sat at the far end of six chairs arranged side by side on the stage and began ...

My guest this week on Poetry from Daily Life is Alan Katz, who lives in Milford, Connecticut. Alan says, “I’ve been writing since Miss Gordon showed me the alphabet in kindergarten. But I’ve been a ...

Live from your computer screens, it's Code Switch! Guest hosts Ayesha Rascoe and Denice Frohman joined us to talk poetry and humor with special guests Paul Tran and Hari Kondabolu. Then, Ayesha and ...

A "crown jewel" of this month's Yiddish New York Festival is sure to be the special pre-launch event for upcoming book, JEWels - Teasing Out the Poetry in Jewish Humor and Storytelling. Presented by ...