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Which Way Would You…? An Eavesdropping Poem
Happy Poetry Friday, and Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) Well, last weekend was NCTE! And I’m barely upright right now with mop-up and Thanksgiving, so I’ll share more about that next week. Meanwhile, this month our poetry group wrote eavesdropping/overheard poems a la Susan Thomsen’s Street Poems. Mine is
If an Aurora Appears
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! I’m at NCTE
Flurry, Float, and Fly Is at Blissfully Bookish!
Hi teachers, I’ve got a few things to share about Flurry, Float, and Fly, my brand new rhyming informational book. First, Lydia Lukidis (do you know her lovely lyrical nonfiction books and her new funny graphic novel?) is featuring Flurry on her blog, Blissfully Bookish–with a giveaway! I hope you’ll stop by and read and
Thank You for Asking, and a Lovely Conference
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! Thanks for all
The Voice of Winter and Flurry, Float, and Fly! The Roundup Is Here!
It’s Poetry Friday, and I’m hosting the Roundup! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy!
It Starts with Fire, a Burning Haibun
Happy Poetry Friday! Welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I confess, this is a fly-by post. I’m in Des Moines, IA, presenting at an SCBWI conference this weekend, and life lately has been all about doctors’ appointments, financial stuff, chronic pain, gorgeous (but worrying) October weather, gratitude for health insurance, and too
Can’t Get Away, a Contest, a Winner, and Reviews
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! Howdy! Lots to
Foggy Flirtation, by Margaret Simon
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! Randy and I
One-Sentence Excerpt from Flurry, Float, and Fly!
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! Thanks for all
The Cold Burn of Gold, a Tritina
Happy Poetry Friday! Welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) A few good news items: I’m presenting at the Iowa SCBWI Conference over Halloween weekend! And I’m presenting with Dr. Sophie Ladd and some amazing nonfiction authors about mentor texts at NCTE this year? Anybody going? And, finally, I signed a contract for
Poems Inspired by My Mom-in-Law and Her Dementia
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! My wonderful mom-in-law
Dear Acorn (Love, Oak) and Knocking on Windows, too
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! [Note: a longtime
The Ocean Deep
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! I’ve been away
“Lady Liberty” and “Lunch in a Refugee Reception Centre”
Welcome, and happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’m so happy you’ve dropped by. Whether you’re a regular participant in the Poetry Friday world, or you ended up here from a search or a link, please know that we’re a welcoming community! Read, comment, think, share, and enjoy! Happy news from
Each Day, the Orangutan (a raccontino) + Chicago
Happy Poetry Friday! Welcome, everyone! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I’ve missed you! Last week, I was in Chicago for the NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference. A couple of poetry-related highlights: hearing Irene Latham and Charles Waters’ wonderful keynote and then getting to talk poetry, mistakes, publishing, and life with them at lunch; meeting Keila
Are You Looking For?
Go to my Poetry page for:
- National Poetry Month projects through the years
- Small Reads Roundups (poems grouped by topic)
- Introductions to several favorite poetry forms