Whatever emotion you're feeling can be found in poetry. So when life brings you down, turn to these inspirational poems to lift your spirits.

Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery,” on view at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, presents—for the ...

By Kathy Gaillard Alderman Russell Stamper II still recalls the poem, “Equipment” by Edgar Guest that his mother, Virginia G. Stamper (deceased) used to read to him. The first stanza […] ...

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Washington poet Eric Ode often finds ideas while out walking. Here he shares a poem inspired by the prickly (or not) holly ...

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A Poetic Celebration of Place & Folk features 15 poets reflecting on Black history, neighborhoods and voices in Charlotte through a powerful, groundbreaking album of poetry and music. Join us for an ...

Acclaimed double bassist Edgar Meyer is also a composer. Hear his String Quintet, where the bass shines when joined by the ...

Today, author and Connecticut native, Ocean Vuong, joins us to talk about his upbringing and his new book, "The Emperor of ...

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