Memorising a poem requires focus and practice, but there are things you can do that help. Remember the story the poem is telling. Focus on the rhythm of the poem. Look at the rhyming words used in ...

Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the transformative power of words.

there’s a poem for everyone,” she says. Next, decide what you want to write about. Simple as it sounds, this can often be the hardest step for writers. What do you want to say? Finally ...