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poetry

[poh-i-tree] / ˈpoʊ ɪ tri /


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“I’m more interested in poetry and art and people and experience,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She spent most of her days writing poetry and working on a novel, the family says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

She also created poetry out of her teen experience of chronic illness, but it wasn't until she received encouragement from lecturers that she began "sending work out to the world".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

On a Reddit-style social media site called Moltbook, Moltbots seem to autonomously interact with one another, discussing everything from poetry to unionization.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

I was sitting in front of the trailer fooling with the calculator when Annie strolled over carrying one of her poetry books.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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