You want the best, you got the best: great poem by #AdrienneRich and analyzed by #AOScott. #poetry #WomensHistoryMonth Life Isn’t Perfect. But This Poem Might Be. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Power and Paradox of a Sonnet by Gwendolyn Brooks (Gift Article) Our critic A.O. Scott marvels at the power and paradox of a sonnet by Gwendolyn Brooks.

Poetry is a great salve #gwendolynbrooks #aoscott

I Swear This Poem Didn’t Make Me Cry George Oppen’s “From a Photograph” turns a wintry snapshot into a moving meditation on parenthood and the passage of time. Our critic A.O. Scott shows you what he loves about it.

Sweet heartache. As if anyone needs more tears. But we allll could use more poetry in this life #Beautiful #AOScott #Poetry #parenthood #GeorgeOppen