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The Secret of Literature: Everyday Epiphanies

By Marjorie Maddox 5 Comments

Marjorie Maddox’s love affair with literature is life-long. “The epiphanies both of youth and old age sprout more often … from something we’ve read.”

Filed Under: Blog, poems every day, poetry, Read, Write

How to Write a Ballad

By Marjorie Maddox 17 Comments

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Marjorie Maddox reminds us there’s something about the ballad that reels us in. And the ballad has been reeling people in for a long time.

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Ode to the Ode

By Marjorie Maddox 15 Comments

ode to a frog

Whether its in praise of a stapler, an old t-shirt or a frog, Marjorie Maddox tells us we need the “cadence of praise.” We need the Ode.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, love poems, love poetry, Nature Poems, Ode Poems, Poems, poetry

Poetry Classroom: Anniversary Coffee

By Marjorie Maddox 18 Comments

Coffee Diner

Welcome to the poetry classroom. Today we’re discussing Anniversary Coffee. Is it a good cup? Let’s drink up and see.

Filed Under: Anniversary Poems, Blog, Coffee Poems, love poems, love poetry, Poems, poetry, Poetry Classroom, poetry teaching resources, Short Poems

Poetry Classroom: Extra Towels

By Marjorie Maddox 17 Comments

white towel poetry

Welcome to our Poetry Classroom. This week we’re discussing luxurious towels. Or are we?

Filed Under: Blog, love poems, love poetry, Poems, poetry, Poetry Classroom, poetry teaching resources, Short Poems, writer's group resources

Poetry Classroom: After

By Marjorie Maddox 10 Comments

Dandelion Grief Poetry

Want a great poetry discussion? Start with simple breathing.

Filed Under: Blog, Grief Poems, Poems, poetry, Poetry Classroom, poetry teaching resources, Short Poems

Journey into Poetry: Marjorie Maddox

By Marjorie Maddox 13 Comments

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Marjorie Maddox was always a bookworm—as a child reading in the branches of trees, upside down on a couch, and, of course, in bed with a flashlight. Follow her Journey into Poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, journey into poetry, poetry

Poetry Classroom: Meteorology

By Marjorie Maddox 17 Comments

Poetry Storm Clouds

Welcome to our poetry classroom with Marjorie Maddox Hafer. Today we’re discussing the relief in a storm.

Filed Under: Blog, Grief Poems, Poems, poetry, Poetry Classroom, poetry teaching resources, Weather Poems

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