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Random Sample: A Wrap-Up of Random Acts of Poetry Day

By Will Willingham 8 Comments

Random Acts of Poetry Day kids lined up at beach

Our celebration of Random Acts of Poetry Day was full of random poetic expressions popping up everywhere from cupcakes to the courthouse.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, random acts of poetry

It’s Random Acts of Poetry Day!

By Will Willingham 6 Comments

Random Acts of Poetry teddy bear on cardboard box

It’s Random Acts of Poetry Day, a day devoted to painting poetry in the public square. Share some poetry with your world (and make it better).

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, random acts of poetry

Get Ready for Poetry on Two Sides of the Pond with Fun Shareable Graphics

By Will Willingham 4 Comments

Poetry on Two Sides of the Pond

Get ready for next week’s Poetry on Two Sides of the Pond with fun shareable graphics to celebrate Britain’s National Poetry Day and our Random Acts of Poetry Day.

Filed Under: Britain, National Poetry Day, random acts of poetry

Help Us Celebrate National Poetry Day on Oct. 6!

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

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Tweetspeak Poetry is collaborating with Britain’s Forward Arts Foundation to help celebrate National Poetry Day UK on Oct. 6.

Filed Under: Blog, Britain, London, poetry, poetry news, Poetry Workshops

Poetry at the IRS: An Accidental Artist Date

By L.L. Barkat 22 Comments

Artist Date at the IRS - black and white parking meters

A couple of hours on the meter, a walk through the metal detector and a long wait on the IRS office chairs might be all you need for an Artist Date.

Filed Under: Artist Date, Blog

Reading & Books Prompt: Lose Yourself in a Book

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

lose yourself in a book prompt

Put down the device and journey with us as we learn more about our attention span and the joy of getting lost in a book. Then get lost in your poetic thoughts and write them down.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Read, Read for Fun, writer's group resources, writing prompt

British Poetry, British Poets, and Brexit

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

Can you imagine NBC or Fox holding a vote on America’s favorite poets? The British, however, take their poetry seriously and news coverage of Brexit is no exception.

Filed Under: Blog, book reviews, Poems, poetry, poetry news, Poets

The Joyful Partnership of Poetry & Memoir—Workshop!

By T.S. Poetry 5 Comments

Yellow Flowers Memoir and Poetry Workshop

Explore the partnership of poetry & memoir, in this special writing workshop with author Megan Willome.

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The Best in Poetry: Top Ten Poetic Picks

By Will Willingham 4 Comments

The Best in Poetry Top 10 Poetic Picks girl pointing our window

Beverly Cleary’s 100th birthday, using your hands to help your head, Ohio’s new poet laureate and radiologist in chief. Our Top 10 Poetic Picks is back.

Filed Under: Blog, Creativity, poetry news, Top 10 Poetic Picks

Pirate Poems: A Pirate’s Life For Me Prompt

By Heather Eure 42 Comments

a pirate's life poetry prompt

Pirate poems! Freedom, adventure on the open sea, long work hours, battles, treasure, and a fantastic wardrobe—the stuff of a pirate’s life (and poems).

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

3 Cool Ways to Increase Your Poetry Reading

By Tania Runyan 5 Comments

If poetry makes you a better writer and reader, maybe you should read more poetry. Use these three methods to increase your poetry reading.

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, Poetry for Life, Read

De-Stress with Our Poetry Coloring Book!

By Will Willingham 15 Comments

Peaceful Reeds De-stress

Coloring books can help reduce stress. And poetry can help reduce stress. So make your days stress-free with our new poetry coloring book.

Filed Under: Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Free Poetry Coloring Book, National Poetry Month, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources

Top 5 Celebration Tools for National Poetry Month!

By Will Willingham 3 Comments

poetry activities National Poetry Month pink tulips

We’ve rounded up 5 great celebration tools for National Poetry Month—from awesome free coloring pages and the makings of a poets’ parade, to surprising writing tools, plus!

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, poetry

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

You Are a Poetry Person—Maybe You Just Don’t Know It

By Tara Skurtu 7 Comments

I Don't Like Poetry - pensive child

If you say you’re not a poetry person, poet Tara Skurtu will not believe you. Find out why she believes everyone is a poetry person.

Filed Under: Children's Poetry, How to Write a Poem, poetry, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts, Writing Tips

House & Home Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 15 Comments

house-and-home

Get cozy in your favorite chair and enjoy some new tunes and a brand-new theme. This week’s prompt is all about a place called home.

Filed Under: Blog, House&Home, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Math, Science, Technology Prompt: My Devices

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

Girl Waiting for Train Tokyo Cell Phone

The connection we share with our electronic devices is a bond few can break. This week’s poetry prompt explores the love of technology.

Filed Under: Blog, Math-Science-Technology, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Math, Science, & Technology Prompt: Physics Love Poem

By Heather Eure 11 Comments

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This week’s prompt dives into science and the poets who set in motion physics poetry (pun intended). Join us and create your own physics love poem.

Filed Under: Blog, Math-Science-Technology, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Math, Science, & Technology: Playlist and Prompt

By Heather Eure 19 Comments

Math, Science, and Technology Poetry and Playlist

Check out our new playlist and prompt theme celebrating all things math, science, & technology. Come and see how numbers, physics, and poetry work together.

Filed Under: Blog, Math-Science-Technology, Playlist, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

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