Poetry and Science: More Alike Than You Think

Poets and scientists seem very different from each other. But see how science, with its shared sense of discovery, use of metaphor and exotic substance, inspires poets.

Both are driven by curiosity to find the real meaning of things. And both are challenged to use language in creative ways to capture the new, the unexpected, or the "unsayable."

Similarities Between Poetry and Science

What Does Poetry Have to do With Medicine?

Poetry can be a source of healing and art. See how the language and strong feelings associated with medicine and health issues offer opportunities for creativity.

The Art of Metaphor: How to Write Poems That Turn Healing Into Art