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Before Sunrise and the crass, dirty work of getting paid for your art.

Aug 3

Zola Jesus, Tom Bombadil, and a bunch of dirtbags.

Jul 29

Robbie Burns is worth the big bucks, Rumi inspires an actor, and Wood Harrelson pens a poem for a baby.

Aug 5

We keep it mysterious but we also keep it real in this interview with niche poetry meme creators @poetrymeemees

Jul 27

Summertime and the writin' is easy.

Jul 25

Chris Martin makes it into BAP thanks to Felicia Zamora, Loki's cast gains a poet, and more unexpected delights from the worlds of poetry & pop culture…

Jul 22

Can it help you fall under the spell of your own work again?

Jul 21

Ada Limón, American Girl Doll-Core, and a spicy take on Drake in this week's poetry and pop culture rundown.

Jul 15

This famous poet's contributions to the Icelandic singer's fourth studio album are much larger than some fans seem to realize.

Jul 13

Ms. Marvel, Jim Morrison, and Drew Barrymore crying about a window. Pure poetry, y'all.

Jul 8

There are plenty of negative stereotypes about poetry, but this is one of its most nefarious, particularly because it might not seem like a big deal at…

Jul 6

A sentient shell with shoes on brings the work of a famous British poet to the silver screen, a poem breaks my heart, and a bunch of smarty pants strike…

Jul 1

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