Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. If a civilization is measured by its margins, then the Rome of Auden’s ...

Visual poetry merges the expressive power of words with the impact of visual design, using layout, typography, and imagery to deepen meaning. By combining poetic form with intentional design ...

Most of what now passes with us for religion and philosophy will be replaced by poetry. —Matthew Arnold, “The Study of Poetry” Prayers and poems share an uncanny family resemblance. In fact, they look ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

When Gabrielle Langley wakes up in the middle of the night, she often has a line in her head. This germ of a poem will slip away if she goes back to sleep, so Langley scrambles for the nearest notepad ...

Recent studies and educational initiatives are reframing poetry as a dynamic tool for enhancing learning across disciplines, from primary classrooms to higher education. Research shows poetry can ...

To read all the submissions to our most recent poetry contest -- where writers had to include the words "small talk" and "Daily Dose" -- click on the "more" button below. New job Starting a new job ...