Poems can evoke laughter, tears, and thoughtful reflection. Recent research has shown their therapeutic effects: how they can reduce stress, relieve grief, and increase well-being.

To close out National Poetry Month, we're sharing an excerpt from "A Love Letter to San Antonio: San Antonio, You Know," ...

Today, we help you pay attention to the sound and feel of this week’s poem. Play our game to see how much you’ve already ...

To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, we invited 5 Washington Post photographers to capture nature, and invited 5 ...

Starting today, we’ll have a week of games, videos and essays to help you along the way. First up: readings by Ina Garten, ...