Poet Frieda Hughes's new work, 'Christmas Shopping', critiques festive excess, longing for space over crowds and highlighting a farmer's dream of a John Deere tractor. Read her unique festive reflection.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's 'Rich or Poor or Saint and Sinner', the Guardian's Poem of the Week for 1st December 2025. Discover this Victorian gem's timeless social commentary.
A couple deep cleaning their second-hand sofa discovered a mysterious Vietnamese love poem hidden inside, sparking a global Reddit translation effort.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' and its musical setting. Explore how this Renaissance poet finds warmth in cold seasons through perfect harmony.
Folk music legend Joan Baez shares powerful poetic critique of former President Trump, blending political commentary with artistic expression in her latest creative work.
Folk legend Joan Baez shares extraordinary poem about Donald Trump's alleged fixation with a mysterious green worm, sparking widespread speculation and amusement.
Discover the poignant story behind Samuel Johnson's heartfelt elegy for his humble friend Dr Robert Levet, an 18th-century poem celebrating ordinary heroism that resonates today.
Daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes shares powerful Christmas reflection on loss, solitude and finding light in darkness through exclusive seasonal poetry.
Former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy has penned a powerful new poem, 'Bombsite', using the imagery of a child in rubble to deliver a blistering critique of Donald Trump's controversial state visit to the UK.
Australian musician and writer Justin Heazlewood captivates audiences with his heartfelt poem 'Chocolate Milk', marking a highlight of Australian Poetry Month.
Dive into Vidyan Ravinthiran's evocative poem 'Autumn,' a lyrical exploration of seasonal change and human emotion. Discover why this piece stands out in contemporary poetry.
Andre Portasio, the widower of beloved TV star Paul O'Grady, marks their wedding anniversary with a touching poem, reflecting on love and loss.
Discover the profound beauty of Michael Longley's latest poem, 'A Hundred Doors,' as we delve into its themes, imagery, and emotional resonance in this week's featured poetry.
A newly unearthed poem by Bob Geldof, penned during Live Aid, reveals an intimate glimpse into the historic event that changed music and charity forever.
A departing priest has written a fiery poem criticising his parishioners, blaming them for the church's declining attendance. The controversial verses have sparked debate within the community.