Tag: poetry

June 2023 Poem: this i know for sure 

In this poem, North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green writes about the joy of Juneteenth and the horror that came before it.

Poetry: Mallard Ducks

A poem from Terri Kirby Erickson about a pair of old, married mallard ducks.

Poetry: Society by Alleyna Roberts

This poem by Alleyna Roberts, the High School Poet Laureate at West Columbus High School, offers a reflection on feeling trapped by society.

March 2023 Poem: Letter to Madeline

This poem by Danae Younge is a reflection on the intricacies of childhood friendships, jealousy and shaping an identity.

April Poem: Love Letter to Grass

In this poem, the author imagines a world where we live infinite, but different, lifetimes that collect within our souls.

How to Hygge in Raleigh

Savor the North Carolina winter — or a chilly spring day — the Dutch way these ideas to channel all the cozy vibes.

Red Clay & Jewels

Jaki Shelton Green, the ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina, captures the beauty and cruelty of humanity her writing.

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