Poetry is known for its brevity. And tell me, where are the poetic politicians like John F. Kennedy, who said, “When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations." ...

To capture their experiences, Save the Children invited children from countries around the world to write short poems about COVID-19, life under lockdown, and how the pandemic has changed their lives.

Producing a good piece of writing that the public applauds — or cries over — is not an easy feat. Trust me, I’m writing this piece. But Megumi Jindo ’28 ...