The word poetry typically sparks thoughts of love poems and doesn’t necessarily bring fun and laughter to mind. The exception ...

Short poems take center stage in former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins' new collection, Musical Tables. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the poet about his work and finding beauty in a couple of lines.

Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day," celebrating the winter solstice, is also a children's book illustrated by Carson Ellis. They collaborated by mail.

Poems by Paul Dunbar.; LYRICS OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER. By Paul Lawrence Dunbar. New York: Dodd, Mead & Co.

World Laughter Day celebrates the healing power of laughter, promoting joy and positivity. It was established in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria to raise awareness about its therapeutic benefits.

Mandy Coe introduces and reads some of her best-known poems for children, including 'If you could see laughter' and 'Fizz'. One of a series of audio programmes profiling a different contemporary ...