Poetry http://www.npr.org Poetry en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:21:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Poetry http://www.npr.org yes How To See The World In A Grain Of Sand Can we really see the Universe in a grain of sand, even as we slog through traffic? Can we really hold infinity in our hands, even as we drop off the kids to Violin practice? Commentator Adam Frank says we can if we take the time to notice the beauty of the natural world surrounding us. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/03/27/174647716/how-to-see-the-world-in-a-grain-of-sand?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/03/27/174647716/how-to-see-the-world-in-a-grain-of-sand?ft=1&f=126946498 Can we really see the Universe in a grain of sand, even as we slog through traffic? Can we really hold infinity in our hands, even as we drop off the kids to Violin practice? Commentator Adam Frank says we can if we take the time to notice the beauty of the natural world surrounding us. 200 no Can we really see the Universe in a grain of sand, even as we slog through traffic? Can we really hold infinity in our hands, even as we drop off the kids to Violin practice? Commentator Adam Frank says we can if we take the time to notice the beauty of the natural world surrounding us.

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]]> Haul Out the Haggis, It's Time to Celebrate Burns Night Across Scotland and around the world, poetry lovers gather in appreciation of 18th century bard Robert Burns. Central to the menu of all these Burns Suppers is, of course, haggis, paraded into the room on a silver platter. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/25/170258929/haul-out-the-haggis-its-time-to-celebrate-burns-night?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/25/170258929/haul-out-the-haggis-its-time-to-celebrate-burns-night?ft=1&f=126946498 Across Scotland and around the world, poetry lovers gather in appreciation of 18th century bard Robert Burns. Central to the menu of all these Burns Suppers is, of course, haggis, paraded into the room on a silver platter. no Across Scotland and around the world, poetry lovers gather in appreciation of 18th century bard Robert Burns. Central to the menu of all these Burns Suppers is, of course, haggis, paraded into the room on a silver platter.

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]]> A Readable Feast: Poems To Feed 'The Hungry Ear' According to poet Kevin Young, the best poems are like the best meals — they're made from scratch. Young has edited a new collection of poems that celebrate the pleasures of food, from "butter disappearing into whipped sweet potatoes" to oysters that taste like "starlight." Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/22/165489750/a-readable-feast-poems-to-feed-the-hungry-ear?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/22/165489750/a-readable-feast-poems-to-feed-the-hungry-ear?ft=1&f=126946498 According to poet Kevin Young, the best poems are like the best meals — they're made from scratch. Young has edited a new collection of poems that celebrate the pleasures of food, from "butter disappearing into whipped sweet potatoes" to oysters that taste like "starlight." 466 no According to poet Kevin Young, the best poems are like the best meals — they're made from scratch. Young has edited a new collection of poems that celebrate the pleasures of food, from "butter disappearing into whipped sweet potatoes" to oysters that taste like "starlight."

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]]> A Coconut Cake From Emily Dickinson: Reclusive Poet, Passionate Baker Emily Dickinson discussed baking in many of her letters — evincing both her trademark wit and a zest for life that belies the common image of her as a depressed figure. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/10/20/141554113/a-coconut-cake-from-emily-dickinson-reclusive-poet-passionate-baker?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/10/20/141554113/a-coconut-cake-from-emily-dickinson-reclusive-poet-passionate-baker?ft=1&f=126946498 Emily Dickinson discussed baking in many of her letters — evincing both her trademark wit and a zest for life that belies the common image of her as a depressed figure. no Emily Dickinson discussed baking in many of her letters — evincing both her trademark wit and a zest for life that belies the common image of her as a depressed figure.

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]]> Philip Levine Named As America's New Poet Laureate America has a new poet laureate today, as the Library of Congress names Phillip Levine in the one-year position. He will succeed W.S. Merwin in the post. Born in Detroit in 1928, Levine has used his poetry to examine blue-collar life; as a young man, he worked in Detroit's car factories. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/10/139348573/philip-levine-named-as-americas-new-poet-laureate?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/10/139348573/philip-levine-named-as-americas-new-poet-laureate?ft=1&f=126946498 America has a new poet laureate today, as the Library of Congress names Phillip Levine in the one-year position. He will succeed W.S. Merwin in the post. Born in Detroit in 1928, Levine has used his poetry to examine blue-collar life; as a young man, he worked in Detroit's car factories. no America has a new poet laureate today, as the Library of Congress names Phillip Levine in the one-year position. He will succeed W.S. Merwin in the post. Born in Detroit in 1928, Levine has used his poetry to examine blue-collar life; as a young man, he worked in Detroit's car factories.

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]]> Billy Nardozzi: Pittsburgh Poet, Local Legend Several years ago, an unusual face began appearing in the <em>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</em>, over and over again. It wasn't a mug shot; it wasn't a columnist's headshot. It was the face of Billy Nardozzi. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/05/18/136403089/billy-nardozzi-pittsburgh-poet-local-legend?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/05/18/136403089/billy-nardozzi-pittsburgh-poet-local-legend?ft=1&f=126946498 Several years ago, an unusual face began appearing in the <em>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</em>, over and over again. It wasn't a mug shot; it wasn't a columnist's headshot. It was the face of Billy Nardozzi. no Several years ago, an unusual face began appearing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, over and over again. It wasn't a mug shot; it wasn't a columnist's headshot. It was the face of Billy Nardozzi.

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]]> In 2011, Be A Better Friend Or A Better Loner As ever, there are a number of takes floating about the web on how to approach your New Year's resolutions. Here, two fresh takes: Improve your overall health by taking better care of your relationships, or by embracing your solitude. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/01/03/132623568/in-2011-be-a-better-friend-or-a-better-loner?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/01/03/132623568/in-2011-be-a-better-friend-or-a-better-loner?ft=1&f=126946498 As ever, there are a number of takes floating about the web on how to approach your New Year's resolutions. Here, two fresh takes: Improve your overall health by taking better care of your relationships, or by embracing your solitude. no As ever, there are a number of takes floating about the web on how to approach your New Year's resolutions. Here, two fresh takes: Improve your overall health by taking better care of your relationships, or by embracing your solitude.

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]]> Something There Is That Doesn't Love A Wall... Robert Frost and Gaza... Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/01/something_there_is_that_doesnt.html?ft=1&f=126946498 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/01/something_there_is_that_doesnt.html?ft=1&f=126946498 Robert Frost and Gaza... no Robert Frost and Gaza...

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