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Poetry Prompt: The Reverse Cinquain

By Heather Eure

reverse cinquain poetry prompt

We’ve added a little challenge this week as we’re learning to write the reverse cinquain. Hop in and take a ride with us—in reverse gear. It’s going to be fun.

Filed Under: Blog, cinquain, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

The First Poetry for Children: “Divine Emblems” by John Bunyan

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

Boy kneeling Divine Emblems

In 1686, the English Puritan minister and writer John Bunyan published what we know today as “Divine Emblems,” the first book of poetry for children.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, Childhood Poems, children, nature, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

The Early Cinquain: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 9 Comments

early cinquain poetry prompt

The inspiration for the modern cinquain form was the simple style and flow of the early English five-line stanza. Check out a poem from one of the foundational poets who influenced the modern cinquain and write some lines of poetry with us.

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A Is for Azure: The Alphabet in Colors – Vermilion Fun Facts and Poetry Prompt!

By T.S. Poetry 6 Comments

Vermilion Pronunciation

Colors have cool histories, intriguing origins, cultural meanings, wonderful names. Today, discover vermilion. Learn facts about this expensive (and sometimes deadly) color, hear its pronunciation, and write a truly colorful vignette or haiku!

Filed Under: A Is for Azure, A Is for Azure Pronunciation Videos, Blog, Teach Colors

The Poetry of the Visiting Card: Miss Jennie Todt meets Catherina Gerhard

By Glynn Young 8 Comments

Wrought iron visiting cards

A visiting card in an 1899 edition of “Longfellow’s Complete Poems” leads to stories of German immigrants, St. Louis history, and even beer.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, article, Books, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Poems, poetry

Childhood, Poetry, and History: “The Courtship of Miles Standish”

By Glynn Young 7 Comments

Tree in snow Courtship of Miles Standish

Reading “The Courtship of Miles Standish” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow brings memories of childhood, poetry, and history.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, article, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Flying Machines Poetry Prompt: The Great Kite

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

great kite poetry prompt

Leonardo Da Vinci’s interests ranged from the arts to math, science, and everything in between. This week we learn about Leonardo’s notes on flying machines, including The Great Kite. We’ll travel back in time and give him a few pointers as we write poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, Flying Machines, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Form It: A Mountain Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 3 Comments

form mountain poetry prompt

“Form It” is a poetry prompt that focuses on exploring our topic through form poetry. The prompt includes recommendations for each form’s best use! This time, we’re going to “form” a mountain.

Filed Under: Blog, Form It, Mountains & Valleys, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Spending Take Your Poet to Work Day In and Out of Pocket

By Will Willingham 11 Comments

Crayons for Take Your Poet to Work Day

We celebrated our 5th annual Take Your Poet to Work Day this week. Check out all the fun places our favorite poets hung out!

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Share the Fun of Take Your Poet to Work Day with our New Poster

By Will Willingham 1 Comment

Take Your Poet to Work Day featured

It’s almost Take Your Poet to Work Day! Share the fun of this annual celebration in your workplace with our new printable poster.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, poetry and business, Take Your Poet to Work Day

Writing Workshop: Words You Can Taste!

By T.S. Poetry

Words You Can Taste Banana Bread

In this delicious food-writing workshop, you’ll have a chance to look at popular favorites (potatoes, bread, cakes, anyone?) and a rainbow of foods you may or may not have ever developed a love for (eggplant, olives, sugar-coated rose petals?). Come write words you can taste!

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Take Your Poet to Work Day is Coming!

By Will Willingham 5 Comments

Take Your Poet to Work Day Poe

Take Your Poet to Work Day is just around the corner. Start planning now (and eating Popsicles) to get your favorite poet ready for work on July 19!

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The Family Table: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

family table poetry prompt

Pick your chair, have a seat and write some poetry with us about life around the family table. There are plenty of stories to share.

Filed Under: Blog, Family Poems, Family Ties, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Motherhood: Family Ties Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 19 Comments

motherhood poetry prompt

There are no deeper family ties than that between a mother and child. This week’s poetry prompt invites you to read poems from the perspective of an adult child yearning to be rocked to sleep once again; and the perspective of a mother with grown children, enchanted by memory. Let these poems inspire you to write your own poetry about the family ties of motherhood.

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Fatherhood: Family Ties Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

fatherhood poetry prompt

Our fathers are an important part of who we have become. This is not lost on poets, as many have written poems on fatherhood. Come along with us and read some poetry about fathers, then write your own heartfelt or hilarious poem.

Filed Under: Blog, Family Poems, Family Ties, Father Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

A Small Volume of Essays, A Larger World of Poetry

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

Monument Poetry Essays

A book of essays first published in 1916 provides a window into poetry and its practitioners, as well as how poetry was taught in classrooms.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, Britain, Essays, Poems, poetry, Poetry Classroom, Poets, William Wordsworth

Mending Wall: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

mending wall poetry prompt

Looking at Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall,” we’re creating our own poetic take on the act of mending walls. Come write with us!

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Robert Frost, Veils and Walls, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Top 10 Dip Into Poetry Lines

By Will Willingham Leave a Comment

Top 10 Dip Into Poetry Lines berries in blender

We enjoy a daily sharing over Every Day Poems on Twitter, inviting you to dip into poetry with us. Check our our favorite 10 lines from the last few months.

Filed Under: Blog, Dip into Poetry, poetry, Twitter poetry

The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry: “Olio” by Tyehimba Jess

By Glynn Young 6 Comments

Tyehimba Jess

The Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry collection “Olio” by Tyehimba Jess bends poetry our of its familiar groove to tell a story few Americans know.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, article, Black Poets, book reviews, poetry, poetry news, poetry reviews, Poets, Pulitzer Prize

Form It: A Simple Veil, Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 1 Comment

form it poetry prompt

“Form It” is a poetry prompt that focuses on exploring our topic through form poetry. The prompt includes recommendations for each form’s best use! This time, we’re going to “form” a simple veil.

Filed Under: Blog, Form It, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Veils and Walls, writer's group resources, writing prompt

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