Today's Stanza: Daily Poetry

Christopher Shade

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About this app

A daily, lightning-hot stanza, from the world's most stirring poems. Today's Stanza brings poetry back into your life, one stanza at a time. Reflect on the resonance of rich verse to your own life's journey and sources of inspiration.

For poets, this app is a daily self-study poetry workshop: Laser focus your own writing craft on the most celebrated works.

Poet quotes are hand-picked to resonate with the reading inspiration and creative writing mission of daily poetry in your life.

The app features:
- Each day, focus on a poem excerpt from a library of the world's most stirring poems
- For the day's verse, a workbook page of activities and writing prompts
- Write a poem, stored securely on your device, and email it for safekeeping or sharing
- A timer to reflect on the verse, removing the distraction of thinking about time
- Daily reminders
- Star your favorites and browse recents
- Memorize verse from the world's most stirring poems
- Email your writing for safekeeping or sharing
- Dark and light modes
- No login required. No ads. Free of data concerns.
- Regular updates to bring you new offerings and features

Embark on a journey of creativity and well-being with Today's Stanza, where you can not only read captivating verses but also explore the therapeutic benefits of writing poetry. Engaging with poetry on a daily basis can be a transformative journey for mind, body, and soul. Numerous studies have shown that reading poetry regularly can reduce stress levels, enhance cognitive function, and improve emotional well-being. The rhythmic cadence and expressive language of poetry have a soothing effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Additionally, the profound themes and imagery found in poetry can inspire self-reflection and introspection, fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us.

Research suggests that writing poetry can be a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional release, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity. By putting thoughts and feelings into words, you can gain insights into your emotions and experiences, leading to greater self-awareness and resilience. Additionally, the process of crafting poetry stimulates the brain, improving cognitive function and creativity. Whether you're penning heartfelt verses or exploring imaginative realms, Today's Stanza provides a platform for self-discovery and personal growth.

◆ SUBSCRIPTIONS ◆
Subscribe to "TS Plus" to unlock all daily content, and themes and features.
- Yearly $9.99 with a free trial period for eligible users, or 3 months for $2.99.

◆ SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS ◆
Today’s Stanza is free for everyone. To to unlock all daily content, and themes and features, subscribe to “TS Plus” for $2.99 for 3 months or $9.99 annually. You will be automatically billed $2.99 through Google Play every 3 months or $9.99 every 365 days until you cancel your subscription. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed, and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Google Play Account Settings after purchase.

What’s new

- For each poem, an intro of insightful context now appears in the workbook
- New lightning-hot stanzas and poet quotes
- Other minor fixes and design improvements