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Poetry, Poetry Everywhere – Poetry Topics

Sometimes poets are asked, “Where do you find things to write about?” Everything is a possible subject, although there…
February 13, 2019
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Just for Christmas

Do you have a favorite Christmas poem? I’ve always liked “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I hope Mr. Moore…
December 13, 2018
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Giving Thanks

There are many ways to show gratitude and writing a Thanksgiving poem is the way many have expressed themselves…
November 13, 2018
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COME AND LISTEN TO A STORY – What is a Ballad?

A ballad is a form of poetry that alternates lines of four and three beats, often in quatrains, rhymed…
October 13, 2018
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What Makes A Good Poem?

All writing is about “words” but poetry uses concise words in a concise order. One word in a poem…
September 13, 2018
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Numbered Poems

This month I thought we might do something different and fun. I want you to write an 81 word…
August 16, 2018
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Is Your Poem in Shape?

Carmina Figurata or shaped stanza is a picture poem—a poem that forms a picture. In “CAROUSEL” by Jan D.…
July 17, 2018
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Novels in Verse – Poetry for the Reluctant Reader

Have you ever thought of taking your poetry one step further by writing an entire novel in verse? What…
June 17, 2018
A Pinch of Poetry, The Poet's Pen
How Do I Love You? Let Poetry Lead the Way by Darlo Gemeinhardt

February is the month that has the honor of hosting Valentine’s Day, also called Feast of Saint Valentine, an…
February 12, 2018