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On Thursday, September 25th at 7pm Charles Wright will give his inaugural reading as the 20th Poet Laureate Consultant of Congress. 

This event is free and open to the public.

Log on to loc.gov/poetry/events for more details.

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PROMPT 22 - Write a "cloud formation" poem. Watch them passing overhead for a period of time, then describe the various shapes you saw.

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PROMPT 21 - THE EFFORT

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VIRGINAL


as is my nature
i seek in all
things perfection in
mind and body
shape and
development in all
areas of life
to be                                                                
young and gifted with
the knowledge to
handle me
in a quiet way with
care and loving
affection at all times

POETIC BIRTHDAY

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CHARLES WRIGHT is an American poet who was born on August 25, 1935  in Pickwick Dam, Tennessee.

He attended Davidson College and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop.

He shared the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD in 1983, and won the PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY in 1998.

On June 14, 2014 the Library of Congress announced that Wright would serve as Poet Laureate of the United States beginning in September.

To read a sample of his poetry log on to poets.org

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The Poetry Foundation  in Chicago announces the start of their FALL EVENTS SEASON.

For a schedule of these performances, exhibitions, readings, lectures and musical happenings, log on to poetryfoundation.org

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The Academy of American Poets in New York City is pleased to announce the 2014 winners of the AMERICAN POETS PRIZES.

For a list of winners, log on to poets.org

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ELEMENTS OF POETRY

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IMAGERY- A mental picture created by the poet that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). These images can be simple, metaphorical, or strange and visionary descriptions of real life.


PERSONIFICATION- Describing  an inanimate object, thing or non-human as if it were human.

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PROMPT 21- Write a poem describing the traits/characteristics of your ideal soul mate.
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