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How to Write a Poem: An Invitation

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Are you using How to Write a Poem yet? We want to extend a great invitation that could result in your poems or stories being shared.

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National Poetry Month: Show Us Your (Poetry) Jeans

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National Poetry Month Show Us Your Jeans

It’s National Poetry Month, and all month long, we want to see your poetry jeans. Get featured, shared, or even published in our e-book? It could happen.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, Jeans Poems, National Poetry Month, poetry prompt, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Ode To Rice Krispies: Playlist and Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 33 Comments

ode to rice krispies

Welcome to this month’s poetry prompt and playlist! Listen along with us and write an ode to Rice Krispies, or your favorite breakfast cereal.

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Spanish Lace: Perception Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 9 Comments

Spanish Lace: Perception Poetry Prompt- Consider the people of Spain and those who inspired this coveted lace. Come write with us.

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Spanish Lace: Playlist & Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 50 Comments

Spanish Lace Poetry Prompt

If you look closely, the intricate pattern of Spanish Lace has a story to tell. We’ve woven together a new playlist of songs—from Spanish lace to lace in general, from the group Paper Lace to some great Spanish love songs. An intoxicating variety of tunes, and a poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Spanish Lace, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Doors & Passageways: Dancers and Dreams Poetry Prompts

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Ballet Dancers at the Door Poetry Poems

Doors and passageways poetry prompts. Who will you be, what will you do, to get that door to your dreams open? Put it in a poem.

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