Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to her humanity, her poetic wisdom and the lyrical beauty ...

The Carl Sandburg poem “Chicago” has been a beloved local anthem for more than a century.

On Dec. 16, the Garden City High School Literary Circle held its 30th anniversary of the Winter Solstice poetry reading. Club president Isabella Fuertes worked closely with fellow members to thoughtfully plan and organize this meaningful event.

This week’s poem, by Sharon Kane, meditates on the outsized crises of the planet, and then on one small moment of love amidst it all. I love this poem’s exquisite brevity and plainspoken language, and I love the magical transcendence of its final turn. Kane is a writer currently living in Portland.

Cornelius Eady, a National Book Award finalist, shared an excerpt from “Proof,” an original poem he has written for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor of New York City.

Over the river, and through the wood, To grandfather’s house we go; The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh Through the white and drifted snow. Over the river, and through the wood— Oh, how the wind does blow! It stings the toes And bites the nose ...

Most people need something to break up the monotony of a long work day, and is there anything more cathartic than reading a poem? Lately, I've gotten into the routine of reading poems during my lunch break, and it has been a great way to step back from the ...

Megan Grumbling is a poet and writer who lives in Portland. Deep Water: Maine Poems is produced in collaboration with the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. “On the Way to Lubec” appeared in the 2025 Midcoast Poetry Journal and is forthcoming in “Are We There Yet?” (Kelsay Books). It appears by permission of the author.