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Poetry

National Poetry Month

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Women Writing for (a) Change, Willamette ValleyLeave a comment

April showers bring poetry! It’s National Poetry Month and for the past several years, I’ve been happily immersing myself in the world of poetry for the month. This year, I am writing a poem a day (NaPoWriMo), sharing a poem with the people I meet on Poem in Your Pocket Day, reading lots of poems and… Continue reading National Poetry Month

Haiku · Poetry

Exploring Haiku

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Women Writing for (a) Change, Willamette Valley2 Comments

When I say “haiku,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Did you think 5-7-5? Most Americans do, me included. I first learned of haiku in about 3rd grade. It’s a useful tool for teaching both syllable count and poetry, a double win. Most of us go on, then, thinking about haiku on rare… Continue reading Exploring Haiku

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