‘Satellite’: Appreciating a mother’s love through poetry
As we get older, our relationships with our parents evolve. Poet Karl Michael Iglesias knows this and has been reflecting ...
‘The Altar’: Observing Día de los Muertos through poetry
Día de los Muertos is a day for people to come together and remember their loved ones who have passed. ...
Wisconsin Life: Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Angela Fitzgerald heads to Chippewa Falls to explore the historic Northern Wisconsin State Fair, a community staple for more than ...
‘Writing is listening’ Poet Anja Notanja Sieger types your story
Anja Notanja Sieger, a poet and performance artist based in Milwaukee, has revitalized the art of typewriter poetry, captivating audiences ...
The optimist: Lessons from mom and dad
We all learn lessons from our parents...how to cook a traditional family meal, how to have compassion or how to ...
Sijo — a form of Korean poetry — gains popularity in Wisconsin
Sijo is a traditional poetry form from Korea. Each line tells a different part of a story. Once there is ...
Painting the landscape: Earth Day in the Heartland
Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson helped organize the first Earth Day in 1970, after growing concerns for the environment. Since then, it’s ...
Madison writer and cardiologist celebrates the Good Samaritans in his life
We’re living in a time when things feel so ... polarized. Us vs. them. I’m right, you’re wrong. But writer ...
Wisconsin farmer reflects on a life in agriculture in book of poems
The poetry in Daniel Smith’s book “Ancestral” reflects on life and farming in the Driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin. WPR’s ...
Forgiveness explored in Milwaukee writer Deshawn McKinney’s new poetry book
Finding forgiveness is deeply personal. Sometimes, it’s easy to forgive someone who’s wronged you and move on. Other times, the ...
‘Dying From COVID Is Not Pretty’: A poet grieves the loss of her sister
Pam Gustafson of Milwaukee loves to write poetry. It helps her process everything she reads and sees in her life, ...
Human Powered: Healing From Sexual Assault, Trafficking Through ‘Untold Stories’
Human trafficking is a reality across Wisconsin, impacting both urban and rural communities and people of all ages and genders. ...
‘Catch A Glow’: Milwaukee Poet Explores Hurricane Maria’s Impact On Puerto Rico
When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and surrounding islands in 2017, it was devastating. The storm tore through communities, decimated ...
Poet Derrick Harriell Wins Accolades For ‘There’s A Riot Goin’ On’
Sparked by the fatal police shooting of 23-year-old Sylville Smith, a riot broke out in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood in August ...
Artist Zhalarina Sanders Explores Love, Identity With ‘The Light’
Zhalarina Sanders is an artist who does it all. Her craft is steeped in theater and music — so lyricist, ...