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Posts By: Skila
Gymnastics
For National Poetry Month!
Here’s another poem that I wrote almost a decade ago:
Gymnastics by Skila Brown
Hands reach,
clasp on tight.
Arms pop up,
no curves in sight.
Straight as a pencil
I fold right in,
make my air space
thin, thin, thin.… Read More
Poetry Out Loud
This week:
Morgan Williams reads “What Work Is” by Poet Laureate Philip Levine
Animated Poetry
Animation + Billy Collins = Beauty
A poem with a really long title
My critique group has started doing Monday morning writing prompts, which are a lot of fun. Last week, my friend Stefanie suggested we go here and get three random nouns. I got confidence, broom, and ice cream. And I decided to make them into a poem, since … Read More
6 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month in your school
- Read a poem over the PA system each morning to start the day.
- Invite a poet to your school. Or skype with one.
- Show your class some cool Poetry Out Loud videos or Slam Poetry competitions.
- Look at the lyrics of a song. (Songs are poems!)
- Have a poetry contest
Poetry Slam
I love watching slam poetry performed. Here’s a really beautiful one by Amina Iro and Hannah Halpern.
Young poets are the best
Kioni Marshall is a talented poet. I loved hearing about her journey as a poet. Inspirational for poets of any age.
How to Write a Poem in 10 Easy Steps
April is the perfect time to try your hand at writing a poem. But you’re not a poet, you say? Well, nobody is anything until they actually try. So stretch yourself. Write a poem. Here’s one fast and easy way to do it.
Middle Grade Ninja was kind enough … Read More
Jellyfish
Here’s a poem I wrote several years ago about my favorite creature in the sea:
“Jellyfish” by Skila Brown
I watch you as you
scoot and squish
your way around the tank,
Taunting me
with tentacles,
I want to grab and yank.
I press my hand
upon … Read More