Archive - For Better Or Verse

A Little Peep from Me

Friends, this is an abridged version with some local listings.

Feb 19 •

January 2025

Thank You For the Privilege

(by Farnaz Fatemi)

Jan 29 •

Let's let poetry mark the way

It's been a bumpy start in the world for 2025, I think it’s fair to say.

Jan 13 •

December 2024

It's a Poetry Time of Year

It feels like a lot of poetry is packed into the next 10 days, giving everyone a chance to partake as the seasons shift gears.

Dec 9, 2024 •

November 2024

Lots to See & Hear, Here

The days are shortening but poetry is still here to lift us up.

Nov 19, 2024 •

October 2024

Getting us to November...

Oct 26, 2024 •

A Little Solace in Poetry

I know I’m not alone in feeling adrift (among other sensations) in the world right now.

Oct 15, 2024 •

September 2024

Poetry for Everyone

--(teens especially).

Sep 27, 2024 •

August 2024

Endless summer, poetry style

It's not just back to school season.

Aug 20, 2024 •

July 2024

SC County Youth Poet Laureate--Debut Reading August 4th

In this issue of For Better or Verse, I bring news of Dina Lusztig Noyes’ first public reading as County Youth Poet Laureate on Sunday August 4th at…

Jul 24, 2024 •

Hope you’re all managing the weather and taking advantage of it in ways you can.

Jul 8, 2024 •

June 2024

This Stretch of the Imagination

More Poetry Gifts

Jun 18, 2024 •

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