For the Love of Poetry
Hello! A few weeks ago I began my journey writing poetry. Now, I would like to share a few of my favorite poems with you that I have written, as well as other authors' poems who have been my muse throughout my journey. I have also attached below some amazing resources for both teachers and students who need some writing inspiration. Enjoy!
Tissues
(Inspired by William Carlos Williams)
So much depends
upon
a box of tissues.
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Soft and thin layers
used as a safety net,
for runaway tears and stuff up noses.
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Such a simple thing that can provide
relief and comfort
at the same time.
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- Shannon Anderson
A Purple Flower
A flower
with purple pedals
soft as silk
and dark blue lines
that look like veins.
Who's colors shine
bright
on a cold
and cloudy day.
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A welcoming
and familiar sight
for all who
pass by.
Buzzing bees
Singing robins
Morning joggers
and wondering dreamers
like me.
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As I gaze
upon this purple flower
it gives me
hope
in a time
of uncertainty.
Cuddling close to me
old, orange, and sleepy cat
I call her Pinky.
6:22 pm: The sun is sinking below the Earth.
leaving behind a trail of colors across the sky.
Telling a story about the sun's daily journey.
My "Small Poems" Inspiration
"What's the greatest lesson a woman should learn?
that since day one. she's already had everything
she needs within herself. it's the world that
convinced her she did not.
- rupi kaur
Rosebush
In summer it
Blooms out flat
And sweet as milk;
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In winter it
Thin to bitter
Tangle of bones;
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And who can say
Which is the
True rosebush?
- Valerie Worth
Love That Dog
(Inspired by Walter Dean Myers)
Love that dog,
like a bird loves to fly
I said I love that dog
Like a bird loves to fly
Love to call him in the morning
love to call him
"Hey there, Sky!"
- Sharon Creech
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These things
Might go
Into the pocket:
Sea-stones,
A bright
Beetle,
Knitted circles
Of Queen Anne's
Lace;
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These things
Come out
Of the pocket:
Sand, splinters,
Scraps
Of paper creased
And a soft
As an old
Face.
- Valerie Worth
The Red Wheelbarrow
so much depends
upon
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a red wheel
barrow
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glazed with rain
water
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beside the white
chickens.
- William Carlos Williams
Moss
Barefoot on this emerald carpet
toe-by-toe I squish across.
I softly sink in velvet green.
Oh how I wish for socks of moss.
- Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
Home
A rotten log is
home to bug
home to beetle
home to slug
home to chipmunk
home to bee
a lively living
hidden home
inside
a fallen tree.
- Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
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Poetry Resources
Here are some awesome resources that I would like to share with you! If you have additional resources that you would like to share, I have started a working document where you can add and share with teachers, friends, and students. Check out additional poetry resources here!
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"Introduction to Poetry" by Billie Collins
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"How poetry can help kids turn a fear of literature into love" by Jason Reynolds
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"Dear, Dreamer" with Jason Reynolds