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Coloring Page Poems: The Tyger by William Blake

By Will Willingham Leave a Comment

Coloring Page Poems William Blake Tyger Tyger tiger in trees

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with William Blake’s “TheTyger.”

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources

Poetic Voices: Relationships – Dinah Dietrich and Diane Lockward

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

Girl blowing snow poetic voices relationships

Poetry is often used to describe relationships, as recent collections by Dinah Dietrich and Diane Lockward show.

Filed Under: Blog, love poems, Plum Poems, Poems, Poetic Voices, poetry, Poets

Celebrity Poetry Prompt: Lucille Ball

By Heather Eure 25 Comments

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Lucille Ball is considered one of the greats. Join us as we learn more about this legendary comedian and explore our favorite “I Love Lucy” moments with poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, Celebrity Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Memoir Notebook: Searching for Arkansas

By Rick Maxson 17 Comments

forget me nots memoir notebook searching for arkansas

Rick Maxson and his family have lived many places, but their search for home ultimately led them to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

Filed Under: Blog, Memoir Notebook

Top 10 Anne of Avonlea Quotes

By Will Willingham 8 Comments

Anne of Avonlea Top Quotes Red Hair

Are you a fan of the beloved L.M. Montgomery novels? Enjoy 10 great quotes from Anne of Avonlea and share your favorite with us.

Filed Under: Anne of Green Gables, Blog, Books, Children's Stories, Quotes

Coloring Page Poems: Meeting at Night by Robert Browning

By Will Willingham 5 Comments

Coloring Page Poems Robert Browning Meeting at Night

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with Robert Browning’s “Meeting at Night.”

Filed Under: Blog, Boat Poems, Coloring Page Poems, Moon poems, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources

Poets and Poems: Clive James and “Sentenced to Life”

By Glynn Young 5 Comments

lake at sunset Clive James Sentenced to Life

“Sentenced to Life” by Clive James is not about dealing with death; instead, it is the story of a poet discovering life.

Filed Under: Blog, Heart Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

City and Country Prompt: Countryside Poems

By Heather Eure 61 Comments

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This week we journey to the country and explore countryside poems. Share your poetry with us and enjoy the idyllic peace and quiet of rural life.

Filed Under: Blog, City & Country, English Teaching Resources, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Poetry for Life: Mind’s Eye Poetry – Rewriting Dementia

By Ann Kroeker 53 Comments

three birds on wire - Poetry for Life: Mind's Eye Poetry - Rewriting Dementia

Mind’s Eye Poetry connects with dementia patients, engaging their minds and memories to create poems on the spot.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, Poetry for Life

Top 10 Best Tattoo Poems

By Will Willingham 5 Comments

Top 10 Tattoo Poems man with michael jackson tattoo

Tattoos and poems both tell stories. So can it be that a tattoo is also a poem? Find out in this great collection of 10 tattoo poems.

Filed Under: Blog, Poems, poetry, Tattoo Poems, Tattoos

Coloring Page Poems: The Dandelion by Vachel Lindsay

By Will Willingham 3 Comments

The Dandelion by Vachel Lindsay Coloring Page Poem

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with Vachel Lindsay’s “The Dandelion.”

Filed Under: Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Nature Poems, poetry teaching resources

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

By Glynn Young 20 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.

Filed Under: Bird Poems, Blog, Nature Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

City and Country: Bright Lights Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 27 Comments

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In this week’s poetry prompt, we explore the bright lights of the city at night. Join us as we survey the illuminated skyline with poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, City & Country, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompts

“Unmarked,” by Dave Malone

By T.S. Poetry 7 Comments

Unmarked love poem by Dave Malone shareable graphic

Dave Malone contemplates all that remains unmarked by calendars in his love poem, Unmarked.

Filed Under: Blog, Dave Malone, love poems, love poetry, Video Poems

The Best Buildings: Carnegie Libraries

By Charity Singleton Craig 18 Comments

Carnegie Libraries - Canton Public Library

From the open stacks to the creaking wood floors, Charity Singleton Craig recalls the “best buildings” of the Carnegie Library legacy.

Filed Under: Blog, Indiana Tour, Libraries

Poets and Poems: Sarah Howe and “Loop of Jade”

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

Abstract plant Loop of Jade by Sarah Howe wins T.S> Eliot Prize

Young poet Sarah Howe has won the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize for her collection “Loop of Jade.” And a beautiful collection it is.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, Poems, poetry, Poets

City and Country Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 9 Comments

Austin City and Country Poetry Prompt

Is the hustle and bustle of city life for you, or do you prefer the quiet, laid-back lifestyle of the country? Join us as we glean from the perspective of the town mouse and the country mouse with poetry.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, City & Country, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

What Willie Nelson Taught Me about Storytelling – Night of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Washington, D.C.

By Callie Feyen 18 Comments

tattooed guitar player - What Willie Nelson Taught Me about Storytelling – Night of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Washington, D.C

Callie Feyen learned a lot about storytelling from Willie Nelson when he was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington, D.C.

Filed Under: Blog, Regional Tour

Top 10 Poetic Calvin & Hobbes Quotes

By Will Willingham 14 Comments

Top 10 Calvin & Hobbes Poems - boy reading Calvin & Hobbes comic

Bill Watterson’s characters shed light on the creative imagination of a child. But the beloved comic strip is also quite poetic. Here are 10 great Calvin & Hobbes poems.

Filed Under: Blog, Calvin & Hobbes, Cat Poems, Funny Poems, poetry humor, Winter Poems

Coloring Page Poems: The Snow Man by Wallace Stevens

By Will Willingham 5 Comments

Coloring Page Poems Wallace Stevens The Snow Man snowfall against trees

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with “The Snow Man” by Wallace Stevens.

Filed Under: Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Tree Poems, Wallace Stevens, Winter Poems

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