It's understandable that even Americans might be a bit befuddled when conversing with our pals over in England, especially if they drop some Cockney into the conversation. Thankfully, Kate Arnell ...

That was unexpected. Generally, when people write or speak of a “finely-crafted” songs, it isn’t meant as derision. It’s a way of indicating that the song seems especially well-constructed, It is not ...

Poetry doesn’t rhyme anymore, and the people demand an explanation. There should have been a press release. Or a public referendum. For many of us, a non-rhyming poem resembles a non-alcoholic beer: ...

Sometimes, it’s just fun to escape into a world of make-believe and pretend to be someone else for a few hours. Whether you’re channeling a glamorous movie star, an adventurous explorer or a quirky ...

Poets must be really bummed out that no word rhymes with “month.” It seems like the word “month” would come in handy for love poems that you need to write early in your relationship. As in, “I’ve ...