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“May I write words more naked than flesh, stronger than bone, more resilient than sinew, sensitive than nerve.”\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n– Sappho (\u00a0c. 630 \u2013\u00a0c. 570 BC)<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Poetry, like so many art forms, has a way of expressing the inexpressible and exposing human nature through musical rhythms, vivid imagery, and powerful metaphors. Throughout history, female poets have used their voices to be catalysts for social and political change, and their words are just as important today as they ever have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are countless volumes of poetry written by women and non-binary people who deserve our praise and adoration, but we took some time to select some of the ones most inspiring us at this moment in time.\u00a0These impactful poets range from the late 1800s all the way to the modern digital age, each with a different message that will inspire you to take action in your own life, to ignite social and political change, to reach out to a friend<\/a>, or to take a stand for the environment we all share.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to poetry and want a little guidance, you can find our guide to reading poetry here<\/strong><\/a>. Or if you\u2019re inspired and ready to pick up a pen, here\u2019s everything you need to know about how to write poetry<\/strong><\/a> as a self-care practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Maya Angelou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1928\u20132014)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | Phenomenal Woman<\/a>, Still I Rise<\/a>, Caged Bird<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maya Angelou is essential reading: her political activism shines brightly through her words and inspires action. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S., by President Barack Obama for her political and literary work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen you see me passing,
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It\u2019s in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need for my care.
\u2019Cause I\u2019m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That\u2019s me.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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2. Mary Oliver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1935\u20132019)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | Wild Geese<\/a>, Breakage<\/a>, Hummingbirds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the nature lovers, Mary Oliver’s powerfully feminine poetry inspires quiet moments of reflections based on everyday occurrences. Her poems begin grounded in the real, natural world and turn simple moments into impactful and beautiful life lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting –
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Mary Oliver, Wild Geese<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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3. Audre Lorde<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1934\u20131992)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | A Woman Speaks<\/a>, Recreation<\/a>, Who Said It Was Simple<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audre Lorde was a passionate poet, dedicated to confronting the social injustices of racism, sexism, and homophobia through her work. Her poetry is powerfully rooted in her experiences as a black woman, a lesbian, a mother, and a lifelong warrior for equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI have been woman
for a long time
beware my smile
I am treacherous with old magic
and the noon\u2019s new fury
with all your wide futures
promised
I am
woman
and not white.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Audre Lorde, A Woman Speaks<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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4. Rupi Kaur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1992\u2013 )<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read <\/strong>| Celebration<\/a>, [you tell me]<\/a>, [how is it so easy for you<\/em>]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rupi Kaur is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author who you’ve most likely stumbled across on Instagram<\/a>. She’s a celebrated poet and stunning illustrator, and her concise, impactful words on womanhood and relationships will cut straight to your deepest emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cthe orange trees refused to blossom
unless we bloomed first
when we met
they wept tangerines
can\u2019t you tell
the earth has waited its whole life for us\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Rupi Kaur, Celebration<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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5. Joshua Jennifer Espinoza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1987\u2013 )<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read <\/strong>| This Is What Makes Us Worlds<\/span><\/a>, Death Before Detransition<\/span><\/a>, It Is Important To Be Something<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Joshua Jennifer Espinoza\u2019s poems is called \u201cThings Haunt<\/span><\/a>,\u201d which is the perfect way to describe her poetry: haunting, beautiful, powerful. She explores gender and the experience of being born in a human body\u2014and reminds us all how connected our personal histories are to history as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI paint my nails nice and pretty
and who cares. Who gives a shit.
I\u2019m trying not to give a shit
but it doesn\u2019t fit well on me.
I wear my clothes. I wear my body.
I walk out in the grass and turn red
at the sight of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Joshua Jennifer Espinoza, It Is Important To Be Something<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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6. Edna St. Vincent Millay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1892\u20131950)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | The Penitent<\/a>, Departure<\/a>, Modern Declaration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being the oldest poet on this list, Edna St. Vincent Millay’s work carries a wit and strength with it, making it timeless and accessible still today. Her work doesn’t shy away from issues of female expression, sexuality, or political progressivism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSo I got up in anger,
And took a book I had,
And put a ribbon on my hair
To please a passing lad,
And, \u2018One thing there\u2019s no getting by\u2014
I\u2019ve been a wicked girl,\u2019 said I:
\u2019But if I can\u2019t be sorry, why,
I might as well be glad!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Edna St. Vincent Millay, The Penitent<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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7. Marge Piercy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1936\u2013 )<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | The birthday of the world<\/a>, To be of use<\/a>, More Than Enough<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a feminist and a devotee of protecting our environment, Marge Piercy’s work is not subtle about the changes she wants to see in the world. Her work is grounded in nature and empowering in it’s calls to political and environmental action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cNo, this year I want to call
myself to task for what
I have done and not done
for peace. How much have
I dared in opposition?
How much have I put
on the line for freedom? \u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Marge Piercy, The Birthday Of The World<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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8. Adrienne Rich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1929\u20132012)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read <\/strong>| A Mark of Resistance<\/a>, What Kind of Times Are These<\/a>, Planetarium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adrienne Rich’s powerful work spanned seven decades, and grew throughout her career into an influential feminist statement in free verse. Her poems range from straightforward to experimental, and she is a prominent figure in anti-war and pro-feminist movements thanks to her poetic political critique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c[I] can only fasten down
with this work of my hands,
these painfully assembled
stones, in the shape of nothing
that has ever existed before.
A pile of stones: an assertion
that this piece of country matters
for large and simple reasons.
A mark of resistance, a sign.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Adrienne Rich, A Mark of Resistance<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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9. Rita Dove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1952\u2013 )<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | Demeter’s Prayer To Hades<\/a>, Adolescence-II<\/a>, I Have Been a Stranger in a Strange Land<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rita Dove is a Pulitzer prize-winning poet whose work pulls from her personal history and other art forms to weave enchanting stories and create wildly vivid images. At just forty years old, she was named US Poet Laureate in 1993, the youngest to date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c There are no curses \u2013 only mirrors
held up to the souls of gods and mortals.
And so I give up this fate, too.
Believe in yourself,
go ahead \u2013 see where it gets you.\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Rita Dove, Demeter’s Prayer To Hades<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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10. Lucille Clifton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1936\u20132010)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Read<\/strong> | homage to my hips<\/a>, poem in praise of menstruation<\/a>, won’t you celebrate with me<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known for being able to say a lot within a concise poem, Lucille Clifton is a powerful poet to have on hand when you only have a few moments to read (and re-read) a poem. Her celebrated and award-winning poetry boldly celebrates women and explores African American family life and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cthese hips are mighty hips.
these hips are magic hips.
i have known them
to put a spell on a man and
spin him like a top!\u201d<\/p>\n\u2014 Lucille Clifton, homage to my hips<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Emily McGowan<\/strong><\/a> is the Editorial Director at The Good Trade. She studied Creative Writing and Business at Indiana University, and has over ten years of experience as a writer and editor in sustainability and lifestyle spaces. Since 2017, she\u2019s been discovering and reviewing the top sustainable home, fashion, beauty, and wellness products so readers can make their most informed decisions. Her editorial work has been recognized by major publications like The New York Times and BBC Worklife. You can usually find her in her colorful Los Angeles apartment journaling, playing with her two cats, or crafting. Say hi on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or follow along with her Substack,\u00a0Pinky Promise<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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