Was distilled in a head that so badly wanted to undo me, It was as if she disinvented all the wars that festered and boiled At the edges of humanity for that sole purpose. But they are the cautionary ...

Robin S. Ngangom reflects on Manipur, memory, identity, Northeast literature, and poetry shaped by conflict, displacement, ...

A hundred years ago, William Butler Yeats composed a poem that is among the most celebrated in the English language. The poem’s title, The Second Coming, alludes to the promised return of Jesus, but ...

Laksmisree Banerjee is a multi-award-winning poet from India, based in her home city Kolkata and adopted city, Jamshedpur. She is a University Professor of English & Cultural Studies, and a Sr.

Watch Ian McMillan's tips on writing poems for special occasions Pre-school fun in a magical world of poetry. Tips and advice for budding slam poets and writers. The BBC is not responsible for the ...