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

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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National Poetry Month

Exploring Haiku