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Poems to Listen By: Yondering—6: Restricted Travel

By Laurie Klein 2 Comments

Yosemite Valley

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Poetry Prompt: Dog Dreams

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

dog_dreams

Watching a sleeping dog running in place makes us wonder what they’re dreaming of. Come learn a little about dog dreams. Then, write some poetry about the slumbering mind of man’s best friend.

Filed Under: Blog, Dog Poems, Dream Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: My Dog Day

By Heather Eure 12 Comments

My Dog Day

There are many wonders in a dog’s mind. Join us for this week’s poetry prompt: My Dog Day. Now’s your chance to live a dog’s life, if only for a day.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Dog Adventure

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

Dog Adventure

It’s not just a poetry prompt — it’s the pet door to an adventure. Journey along as we live vicariously through dog tales of excitement and suspense.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Photography Prompts: Faithful Dog Photo Play 2

By Heather Eure 3 Comments

Faithful Dog

We received several heart-warming submissions for our photography prompts. Visit our family dog album, pick your favorite, and respond with a poem.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Photography Prompts: Puppy Dog Eyes Photo Play

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

Puppy Dog Eyes

Taking good pet photographs takes practice. Our photography prompts are here to help. Bring your camera and dog along with us for a little Photo Play!

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Dog Poems, Photo Play, Photography prompts, poetry, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Dog Songs: Poetry Prompt & Playlist

By Heather Eure 63 Comments

Dog Songs

We cannot imagine a world without dogs and the joy they bring. Check out our new playlist and poetry prompt. Come sing (or howl) a few Dog Songs with us.

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No Cat Poetry for Fierce Dog Lovers

By Seth Haines 5 Comments

cat poetry

Cat poetry for dog lovers? Probably not. It might be a genetic thing.

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Bottled & Canned: A Keeping Poetry Prompt

By T.S. Poetry 14 Comments

Bottle Poetry

Have you ever found a bottle worth keeping? Have you ever collected a whole colorful line? Put it in poetry.

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Blog, Bottled & Canned, Dog Poems, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Is Poetry Going to the Dogs?

By Glynn Young 24 Comments

Is Poetry Going to the Dogs?

What he did for cats, Francesco Marciuliano has now done for dogs: “I Could Chew on This, and Other Poems by Dogs.”

Filed Under: Animal Poems, Dog Poems, Funny Poems, Humorous Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

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