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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée—07: Corvid, Covid

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crows on peaked roof

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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 06—Noah’s Crow

By Laurie Klein 6 Comments

black birds in grass

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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 05—Poet, In Japan Alps

By Laurie Klein 9 Comments

solitary black bird against winter backdrop

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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 04—A Plausible Story

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 03—Magpie, Have You Seen My Sister?

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

blackbird on sand

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Earth Song Poem Featured on The Slowdown!—Birds in Home Depot

By Will Willingham 2 Comments

birds in home depot poem-birds in fountain

“Birds in Home Depot” makes a journey from poet Rick Maxson’s experience, to the Earth Song nature poems anthology, to Poetry Foundation’s The Slowdown!

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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 02—Into the Woods

By Laurie Klein 4 Comments

black bird on wooden post

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50 States of Generosity: Kentucky

By Megan Willome 4 Comments

cumberland falls Kentucky US river trees

We continue our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on Kentucky—its bluegrass and its song, “Blue Moon of Kentucky.”

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Poems to Listen By: Black Bird Soirée 01—Elementary

By Laurie Klein 7 Comments

black bird on plaza with brick building

This month, Laurie Klein’s latest audio series takes flight with crow poems from Megan Willome in Black Bird Soirée.

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Perspective: ‘In the Company of Crows and Ravens’

By Megan Willome 2 Comments

shy girl golden trees

Truth, beauty, and science co-exist in magical ways in Tony M. Marzluff’s “In the Company of Crows and Ravens.”

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‘Wintering’ book club: Thaw & Lapwing

By Megan Willome 13 Comments

thaw beside sea ice

After winter comes thaw and a surprise—lapwing. Join us for the third and final book club discussing Katherine May’s “Wintering.”

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‘Wintering’ book club: Cold Water & Resilient Gulls

By Megan Willome 14 Comments

Eagle Lake, California, in winter

Swimming in cold water, Katherine May sees gulls and feels unburdened. Join us for our second book club reading “Wintering.”

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‘Wintering’ book club: Hot Water & Starlings

By Megan Willome 16 Comments

sunrise at Swine's Den, Howick, England

A flock of starlings signals Katherine May is in hot water. Join us for our first book club discussion of “Wintering.”

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50 States of Generosity: New York

By Megan Willome 18 Comments

Adirondacks Lake and Pine Trees Poetry Prompt

We begin our 50 States of Generosity series with a focus on New York and its state bird: the Eastern bluebird.

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Poetry Prompt: For the Birds

By Callie Feyen 6 Comments

What do you need to push away from in order to take flight? Join Callie Feyen as she considers resistance as a mighty force that’s not just for the birds.

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By Heart: “The Darkling Thrush” + New Longfellow Challenge

By Megan Willome 6 Comments

Join author Megan Willome as she learns Thomas Hardy’s ‘The Darkling Thrush’ By Heart. This poem has it all: desolation, Hope, and ecstatic caroling.

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Flying Machines Poetry Prompt: Wing Envy

By Heather Eure 17 Comments

wing envy poetry prompt

Never mind the naysayers, this is your chance. It’s your turn to fly. Read about the humorous poem, “Darius Green and His Flying Machine” and learn a bit about those who thought flight was for the birds. Preen your feathers and write some high-flying poetry with us!

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Coloring Page Poems: The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy

By Will Willingham 3 Comments

Coloring Page Poems The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with Thomas Hardy’s “The Darkling Thrush.”

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Poets and Poems: Laurie Klein and “Where the Sky Opens”

By Glynn Young 18 Comments

Where the Sky Opens Review Laurie Klein

“Where the Sky Opens” by Laurie Klein shows how poems can help us navigate major life changes.

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How to Write a Poem: Jealous Poem Stacks

By L.L. Barkat 55 Comments

How to Write a Poem Sundial

English Teaching Resources: Poem stacks are good for starting something. Good for jealous days.

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