Since Poetry from Daily Life began Nov. 5, you’ve met poets from Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Alabama, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. We began in one paper — the Springfield News-Leader ...

A ballad poem is a narrative verse that typically tells a story, often focusing on themes of love, tragedy, or folklore. Ballads are characterized by their simple and repetitive structure, with ...

Poem of the Day: ‘A Ballad of Baseball Burdens’ Franklin P. Adams was a Manhattan newspaper columnist back when that was very much a gig that mattered. He also published his own clever and comic ...

Both poetry and food can evoke powerful feelings and memories, taking us on a journey of emotions and experiences. See how the meals on the menu of Vietnom are described in a ballad poem.

A Minnesota reggae band creates a memorable version of a classic ballad poem.? Alfred Noyes’ ballad poem “The Highwaymen” has been memorized by generations of school children. In 1986 the ...