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Poetry to Ponder: Julie Fogliano
"Reading poetry is an adventure in renewal, a creative act, a perpetual beginning, a rebirth of wonder." (Edward Hirsh) in celebration of julie fogliano “if you want to see a whale you will need a not-so-comfy chair and a not-too-cozy blanket because sleeping...
PaintChip Poetry: On the Road
Week 4 Prompt: ON THE ROAD Paint Chips: in the dark bone terra-cotta sun rays penny For our fourth (and final?) week of PaintChip poetry, our prompt has us On the Road. I'm sharing two of our poems below. One reflects on a literal journey, a familiar drive; the...
Haiku Saturday – Earth Day
Haiku (or hokku) I love this poetic form! The restricted syllables and lines (typically three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables) challenge me to be essential in my words, while still conveying a specific moment in time. Enjoy! Earth Day Canyon...
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