There is something about home that bestows a sense of peace, comfort, and belonging. Home sustains us. Walk through the door after a long day and inhale. It smells familiar, like a favorite sweater. Come on over to our house for Photo Prompts: An Ode to Home. It’s Photo Play day!
Ode to the Ode
Whether its in praise of a stapler, an old t-shirt or a frog, Marjorie Maddox tells us we need the “cadence of praise.” We need the Ode.
Ode To Rice Krispies: Playlist and Poetry Prompt
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.
Poetry Classroom: Thoreau Considers a Stone
Welcome to this month’s poetry classroom. Up today, “Thoreau considers a stone.”
Spanish Lace: Perception Poetry Prompt
Spanish Lace: Perception Poetry Prompt- Consider the people of Spain and those who inspired this coveted lace. Come write with us.
Photo Prompts: Spanish Lace Photo Play 2
Special thanks to all our photographers and poets who participated in last week’s photo play, poetry and photo prompts. Come, be inspired and write a poem with us!
Poetry Classroom: The Wake of Our Sleep
Welcome to this month’s poetry classroom. Up today, “What Lives in the Wake of Our Sleep.”
Poetry Classroom: Dona Nobis Pacem
Our poetry classroom is a wonderful way to discuss and enjoy poems, with published poets and teachers. Up today: Dona Nobis Pacem.
Spanish Lace: Playlist & 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.
Cat Poetry: Funny Poems by Cats
Cat poems are sometimes funny poems. Especially if the cat is the one who wrote them! Come now, be the cat.
Ghazal for a Gazelle: How to Write a Ghazal [Infographic]
Have you tried your hand yet? Our new poetry infographic shows you how to write a ghazal, complete with a smiling gazelle.
Ghazal Poetry: How to Write a Ghazal & Playlist!
Ghazal poetry is poetry of longing. Check out these easy instructions for How to Write a Ghazal. And smile at “Hip-Hop Ghazal, ” by Patricia Smith.
Poetry Classroom: Four Sarabandes—Yo-Yo Ma
Come discuss the Yo-Yo Ma section of “Four Sarabandes, ” in today’s poetry classroom.
Poetry Classroom: Kansas
Our poetry classroom features an Americana poem: “Kansas.” Discuss with the poet!
Poetry Classroom: Iowa Tocatta
Welcome to this month’s poetry classroom, with poet and professor David Wright. Come discuss “Iowa” at Tweetspeak Poetry.
Poetry Classroom: Violin at Sea
Welcome to the poetry classroom. Today we’re discussing “Violin at Sea.”
The Poetree: An Afternoon Well-Spent
How creating a “poetree” can do what poetry at its best does: calls attention to the present, the beauty and joy and wonder and gut-wrenching glory of it.
National Poetry Month: poemcrazy: Hi There Stars
Sometimes poetry is just begging not to be understood. In this week’s ‘poemcrazy’ book club installment, we’re invited to ‘not think, not understand.’
How to Write a Pantoum Infographic: Pantoum of the Opera
Writing a pantoum doesn’t have to be like being dragged to the catacombs. Just follow Erik and Christine’s helpful pantoum infographic and you’ll be out of the dungeon in no time.
Boost Your Haiku High-Q: How to Write a Haiku Infographic
One expert says haiku is “not fun.” He’s never been to Tweetspeak. We have a fun new infographic to help you Boost Your Haiku High-Q.