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The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry Taboo Words

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Poetry Taboo Words Peacock Feather

You have poetry questions. We have (some) poetry answers—and questions of our own. Join our latest discussion about poetry taboo words!

Filed Under: Blog, Family Poems, poetry teaching resources, The Poet is In

Writers Workshop: Becoming Mindful in Place-Begins June!

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Becoming Mindful Writers Workshop on Mindfulness and Place

Are you interested in slowing down and developing a deeper creative process and writing life? Becoming mindful of the places that surround you is a great beginning. Let this workshop guide and inspire.

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Authors & Bloggers: Delicious Promotion Via WordCandy

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Authors and bloggers, now you can get the most delicious, lasting, beautiful promotion opportunity. And a chance to hang out with Mark Twain and Amy Tan.

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National Poetry Month: Show Us Your (Poetry) Jeans

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National Poetry Month Show Us Your Jeans

It’s National Poetry Month, and all month long, we want to see your poetry jeans. Get featured, shared, or even published in our e-book? It could happen.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, Jeans Poems, National Poetry Month, poetry prompt, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

It’s National Poultry Month!

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National Poultry Month

Finally, it’s April. And we can start penning verse for National Poultry Month! Just another #smartfun opportunity from Tweetspeak Poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, National Poultry Month, poetry humor

Poetry for Life Scholarship Finalist: Katie Hibner

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Come check out one of two finalists for the Poetry for Life Scholarship. We think you’ll enjoy the unique poem entry that helped earn finalist status!

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Poetry for Life Scholarship Finalist: Dylan Mathews

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Dylan Mathews Poetry for Life Scholarship Finalist

We’ve chosen our winner and finalists for the Poetry for Life Scholarship. Come meet one of the finalists and read one of the submitted poems.

Filed Under: Blog, Poetry for Life

Poetry for Life Scholarship Winner: Leah Kovitch

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Leah Kovitch Poetry for Life Scholarship Winner

It was a hard choice, but we’ve got a winner for the Poetry for Life Scholarship. Come meet the poet and read one of the submitted poems.

Filed Under: Blog, Poetry for Life

Tell Us What You Want: 2014-2015 Survey

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Please take a few minutes to tell us what you want here in 2015. Your opinion helps make Tweetspeak the best it can be—for you and the community.

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Colorful Ebook: Celebrate Poetry at Work Day

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Now you can celebrate Poetry at Work Day with this colorful, fun, organized ebook resource.

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Winter’s Stars: Poetry Prompt

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Snowflake Magnifed Winter Poetry

The seasons, if you live in a region where they really assert themselves, each give us a different experience of the world. Share your favorite Winter poem in the comment box.

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The Gift of a Day: Poetry Prompt

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Red Christmas Gift with Star and Ribbon Poetry Prompt

On a day like Christmas, gifts are the center, and ultimately can act as symbols of the deeper gift of sacred space and sharing.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, writing prompts

The Night Before Christmas: A Poetry Prompt

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Gingerbread House Prompt

The images of Christmas: Snow, gingerbread, candy canes, ribbons, evergreens, cranberries, candles. Join us for a “Night Before Christmas” poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Poems, Poems, poetry prompt, writing prompts

Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle Meets Maya Angelou

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Black and White Zinnia

When two major figures—both word people—get together over their similarities and differences, something awe-inspiring happens. Chappelle and Angelou. Wow.

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Write Your Own Shakespearean Sonnets: Juliet’s Aubade

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write Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare sonnet

Sonnet about Romeo and Juliet? This is one you simply won’t want to miss. Then maybe try your hand at one of your own.

Filed Under: love poems, love poetry, shakespeare sonnets, Sonnets

Give the Gift of Every Day Poems

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Give the Gift of Every Day Poems

People tell us they love poetry, but they don’t seek it out, because they’re not sure where or how to find great poems. Your gift of Every Day Poems will be their delight!

Filed Under: Blog, Every Day Poems, Give Poetry

Dip Into Poetry: Sharing Over Every Day Poems

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Poetry can be community. Now we’re sharing lines from Every Day Poems, to make it so. Join us on Twitter.

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Writer’s Workshop: The Hero’s Journey for Storytellers

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The Hero's Journey Spiral Staircase Tweetspeakpoetry.com

A hero’s journey writing workshop you won’t forget, with leader Gloria Kempton. Kempton has worked with over 10, 000 writers to get them to the next level!

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Poetry for Life. A Dream Come True.

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What happens when one parent dreams of giving 180 graduates poetry for life? A national poetry community makes sure the dream comes true.

Filed Under: Blog, Poetry for Life, Poetry Gifts

Library Hotel Picks a Poetry Garden Winner!

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Cherry Blossoms Library Hotel Poetry Garden

Who won the Poetry Garden poem pick at Library Hotel? Check it out (and see some of the other choices!)

Filed Under: Libraries, Travel Poems

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