I hope you’re celebrating by reading lots of poems all month long.
If you’re looking for some poetry resources, check out the “Poetry!” category of my blog.
Wondering which poem is my favorite from inside my newest book? Hint: It’s the one that comes right after “Dinner Train.”
This week I read a powerful new poem by the wise and wonderful Sherman Alexie. It’s called “Hymn.”
I’ve been missing in action on the blog of late. I’m sorry. Life.
I think my posts will be sporadic this spring as I’m working on two different novel revisions. But today I wanted to pop in to remind you that it’s National Poetry Month!! I had some fun plans … Read More
Once a week I help out in my son’s school library. Last week I was browsing the scary books the librarian had on display and discovered this delightful poem inside one of them. Enjoy!
From Bob Raczka’s Wet Cement:
Most adorable reading of this poem ever.
This month I’m posting new releases in poetry that I’ve read and enjoyed.
When Green Becomes Tomatoes is a lovely poetry collection by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Julie Morstad. The poems are varied and lovely – fresh and unique. I couldn’t have loved this one more. Perfect for all ages.… Read More
It’s the 5th annual Verse Novel week over at Clear Eyes, Full Shelves. Have a look!
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
This week:
Morgan Williams reads “What Work Is” by Poet Laureate Philip Levine
