Character of the Poet; and Several Poems [in English and Spanish]
"Here are several poems by the international poet, Dennis Siluk, and a few thoughts on how he feels a poet should be available for the public to look at and into his poems and come out with a better view of the poet himself, and his thoughts." Rosa PenalozaTo write poetry or to be a poet, one must allow others to know you (so I feel), that is, the poet does not hide part of his life in the corners for people to search for, it is in his poetry, or should be; like a painter, or musician.

Valentine Poet Creates Perfect Valentine Gift
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Valentine and Internet Poet, Allen Jesson, has released over 8,000 unique verses and 500 poems that can be used, free of charge, by visitors to his poetry site, A Gift of Poetry (www.giftofpoetry.com). The idea is that budding poets, Romeos (and Juliets) can now express their innermost feelings, using the existing verses as a basis for their own unique creation. What better way to express your love this Valentine's Day than with a bespoke Valentine love poem, especially one that you have written, or created yourself?

I Need Inspirational Poems
In the past few years I have gone from being someone who hates anything to do with literature or poetry to someone who searches the paper for book clubs and poetry readings to attend. The change in me didn't come because I made a new friend that loved poetry or because I just forced myself to like something new. I think the change came when I realized that life was hard and that inspirational poems were like a soothing balmm to my head and heart.

Outskirts Press Announces Toothbrush Love, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Poetry Book from Santa Rosa, CA Author Donald McGuire
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Toothbrush Love: "Feel Good" Poems & Stories by Donald McGuire, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5x8 paperback in the Poetry category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $12.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/tootbrush_love was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

Song Lyrics as The Poetry of This Generation
Whoever said that advertising is the new poetry forgot that song lyrics can also function as poetry, especially to the young (or the relatively young) listeners of these songs. In fact, poems were songs initially even before they came to be known as actual poems. In many cultures around the world, the first form of poetry were sang and not written. This way, people for prehistoric times remember the lyrics even the need to record them (since there werent any avail means anyway). Today, songs and poetry are no longer interchangeable, but some song lyrics can still be heard or read as poem due to a number of undeniably poetic characteristics.

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Professor Judy Grahn Wins 2009 Lambda Literary Award
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Professor Judy Grahn has won the 2009 Lambda Literary Award in the category of Lesbian Poetry. Grahn personally accepted the award in New York City at the ceremony where it was announced on May 28. She received the honor for her volume love belongs to those who do the feeling, selected poems published by Red Hen Press. Grahn's new book contains writing from her entire body of poetry, from her groundbreaking The Work of a Common Woman to new poems written between 1997 and 2008.