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PROMPT #15 - is based on "Dreams," a poem by Langston Hughes.
READ the poem AGAIN!**
**To access "Dreams," check out the LTP blog post of 5/24
Reflect on the line "...a barren field frozen with snow." Write a poem describing the image(s) that comes to mind when you read those words.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
MY EFFORT AT PROMPT #14
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GROUNDED FOR LIFE
sad to be a bird
that is unable
to take flight for
with a broken wing
although you were
born to fly racing
the wind floating
effortlessly on air
this malady
impedes your growth
stunts your progress
to the next level
of life as you
ponder in
despair and discontent
knowing full well
you should be soaring
with the clouds above
not mired to
the ground below
GROUNDED FOR LIFE
sad to be a bird
that is unable
to take flight for
with a broken wing
although you were
born to fly racing
the wind floating
effortlessly on air
this malady
impedes your growth
to the next level
of life as you
ponder in
despair and discontent
knowing full well
you should be soaring
with the clouds above
not mired to
the ground below
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
WRITE TIME 6/18/2014
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Prompt #14 - is based on "Dreams," a poem by Langston Hughes.
READ THE POEM AGAIN! **
**to access "Dreams," check out the LTP blog post of 5/24.
Imagine a "broken-winged bird." Reflect for a long moment on that image. Write a poem expressing or describing your reflection.
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Will meet you back here on Wednesday, 6/25 to share what I've been inspired to create.
Prompt #14 - is based on "Dreams," a poem by Langston Hughes.
READ THE POEM AGAIN! **
**to access "Dreams," check out the LTP blog post of 5/24.
Imagine a "broken-winged bird." Reflect for a long moment on that image. Write a poem expressing or describing your reflection.
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Will meet you back here on Wednesday, 6/25 to share what I've been inspired to create.
MY EFFORT AT PROMPT #13
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LIVING IT OUT
the love of all things
writing has me holding
fast since a child
needing to put words
on paper
string and thread them
like beads in meaningful
patterns
put words together like
puzzle pieces
perfectly fitted
making them create
something new
something to foster
this dream this
notion that i can
and do now
make poetry
like no one else has
LIVING IT OUT
the love of all things
writing has me holding
fast since a child
needing to put words
on paper
string and thread them
like beads in meaningful
patterns
put words together like
puzzle pieces
perfectly fitted
making them create
something new
something to foster
this dream this
notion that i can
and do now
make poetry
like no one else has
THIS JUST IN
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This just in for Chicago residents, as well as those in the vicinity:
The Poetry Foundation Library at 61 Superior Street presents, in association with the Poetry Society of America, Poetry Off The Shelf: The Voice of Women in American Poetry. This reading series celebrates the great tradition of American women poets. It takes place on Thursday, June 19, 2014 and is free and open to the public.
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ALSO...On Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer months, the Poetry Foundation Library presents POEMTIME.
This storytime event introduces poetry to children from 2-5 through fun, interactive readings and crafts.
For grades 6-8 the library offers Junior High School Summer Poetry Camp. It will be presented on Tuesdays, 7/8-7/22, (3) consecutive weeks, from 1:30 -3:30 pm. This camp is free and open to poetry-loving youth of all experience levels
For grades 9 & 10 the library offers Teen Summer Poetry Camp 1 on Thursdays, 7/10-7/24 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
For grades 11 & 12 the library offers Teen Summer Poetry Camp 2 on Thursdays 7/10-7/24 from 1:30-3:30 pm.
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For complete details click on the following link poetryfoundation.org and then Programs and Initiatives.
This just in for Chicago residents, as well as those in the vicinity:
The Poetry Foundation Library at 61 Superior Street presents, in association with the Poetry Society of America, Poetry Off The Shelf: The Voice of Women in American Poetry. This reading series celebrates the great tradition of American women poets. It takes place on Thursday, June 19, 2014 and is free and open to the public.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ALSO...On Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer months, the Poetry Foundation Library presents POEMTIME.
This storytime event introduces poetry to children from 2-5 through fun, interactive readings and crafts.
For grades 6-8 the library offers Junior High School Summer Poetry Camp. It will be presented on Tuesdays, 7/8-7/22, (3) consecutive weeks, from 1:30 -3:30 pm. This camp is free and open to poetry-loving youth of all experience levels
For grades 9 & 10 the library offers Teen Summer Poetry Camp 1 on Thursdays, 7/10-7/24 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
For grades 11 & 12 the library offers Teen Summer Poetry Camp 2 on Thursdays 7/10-7/24 from 1:30-3:30 pm.
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For complete details click on the following link poetryfoundation.org and then Programs and Initiatives.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
WRITE TIME 6/11/2014
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PROMPT #13 - is based on "Dreams," a poem by Langston Hughes.
READ THE POEM!
After reading the 1st line: "Hold fast to dreams..," write a poem describing what dreams you are "holding fast" to.
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To access the poem for reading, check out the post of 5/24/2014, "HAPPY POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY," right here on this blog, LET'S TALK POETRY.
Will meet you back here on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 to share what I've been inspired to create.
PROMPT #13 - is based on "Dreams," a poem by Langston Hughes.
READ THE POEM!
After reading the 1st line: "Hold fast to dreams..," write a poem describing what dreams you are "holding fast" to.
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To access the poem for reading, check out the post of 5/24/2014, "HAPPY POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY," right here on this blog, LET'S TALK POETRY.
Will meet you back here on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 to share what I've been inspired to create.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
HOLDOVER IN PITTSBURGH
Black Pearl car service taking The Poet to Port Authority
The world famous Grand Central Station
Headed across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Arrival in Baltimore
The Poet held-over in Pittsburgh with lots of time for thinking
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PROMPT OF THE DAY: Frustration at someone or some thing can seriously complicate an otherwise normal situation. Write a poem to describe how you deal with the unexpected.
THE GARDEN OF DELIGHT
Take a stroll through the garden of delight.
PROMPT OF THE DAY: There is an expression that goes "Stop and smell the flowers by the side of the road." Write a poem explaining what this expression is really saying and how you try or plan to live by it.
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