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Finding a Romantic Gift for Her
Let's face it. In many ways women are easy to buy for. Most of us love the traditional romantic gifts including:
Chocolates
Flowers
Jewelry
Lingerie
Perfume
Candles
Soft Toys
Clothes
But on the other hand...
Going Seamless: Dissolving the Brain Divide
Are you a right-brainer or a left-brainer?
The greatest thinkers are at a loss when it comes to answering that question.
Just as we admire athletes who are able to hit a tennis ball or throw a javelin with either arm, we should
emulate...
Lakota Spirit
This article is based on a vision that I had in which I received a visit from the well-known Lakota Holy Man, named Frank Fools Crow.
Throughout my life, I have met many “religious” people who claim to believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost...
The Romance Calendar - Romance Isn’t Just For Holidays And Special Occasions
Ooh I need romance babe , I hope you know it's true. Hope you need romance babe, Just like I do too…
Okay, it’s not exactly the same lyrics to the Beatles song, Eight Days a Week, but it’s true (for most of us, that is). And just like the...
Writing Your Wedding Vows the Way Poets Do
Let’s face it, not many of us have the kind of skills or experience to write truly poetic wedding vows. Or do we? Here’s the truth: Even if you don’t know Dylan Thomas from Bob Dylan, and you’re pretty sure T.S. Elliot was that guy who wrote the...
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April is National Poetry Month
This article offes a variety of web sites to visit to learn more about poetry and National Poetry Month. Great for families, or for the writer seeking a little inspiration.
Do you remember the joy of turning the brightly colored pages while Dr. Suess’ rhymes tickled your imagination? Have you been moved to tears by the lyrics of a love song? Perhaps there is a particular line from Shakespeare that has always resonated for you. All of these are examples of poetry, but there is even more to explore.
Let’s face it, for many of us, the word “poetry” conjures images of deciphering cryptic phrases in order to pass high school English. The Academy of American Poets wanted to help revive our interest in the written word, so in 1996, they designated April as National Poetry Month. Since then, organizations across the country have promoted events to introduce children and adults alike to this often under-appreciated art form.
Are you curious yet?
If so, then why not check out some of these web sites for ideas on how to “celebrate” National Poetry Month? www.tengrrl.com offers ten activities to get you into the spirit
www.poets.org has created a map to keep you informed of events and poets in your area www.egreetings.com lets you send free e-cards featuring famous poets www.oregonplaytime.com generates humorous poetry based on the words you select in several categories www.poems.com posts a new poem daily for you to enjoy www.gigglepoetry.com is devoted to poetry to make kids smile
And, of course, you can find great information at the Academy of American Poets website.
Have fun, expand your horizons. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a new passion. After all, it was the poet Rita Dove who told us, “By making us stop for a moment, poetry gives us an opportunity to think about ourselves as human beings on this planet and what we mean to each other.”
About the Author
Lorna Doone Brewer, a freelance writer in Washington has earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
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Poetry.Com: Free Poetry Contest, Poems, Publishing |
www.poetry.com/ - Similar pages |
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Funny poetry for children |
Includes funny poetry, contests, lessons, and poems about school. |
www.gigglepoetry.com |
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Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More |
Organization presenting poems, biographies of poets, historical and thematic poetry exhibits, events calendars, discussion forums and contest information. |
www.poets.org |
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Poetry Archives @ eMule.com |
Educational resource dedicated to researching poetry. Includes an online archive of poetry by numerous recognized poets. |
www.emule.com |
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Poetry Daily, a new poem every day. |
An anthology of contemporary poetry offering new poems from books, magazines and journals currently in print, as well as an archive and daily news. |
www.poems.com |
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Poetry for Kids - Funny Poems for Children by Poet Kenn Nesbitt |
Features poetry for kids about animals, weather, and aliens. |
www.poetry4kids.com |
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Poetry |
Searchable archive of online texts from a wide range of recognized poets, both historical and contemporary. |
poetry.eserver.org |
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Poetry |
Website of the print magazine includes a weekly featured poet, information on current issue, subscriptions, and programs of the Modern Poetry Association. |
www.poetrymagazine.org |
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Poetry 180 - Home Page |
Home page of the Library of Congress Poetry 180 Project. |
www.loc.gov |
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Poetry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Article discussing the nature of the form, its history, terminology and the different traditions. |
en.wikipedia.org |
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Poetry.org - Resource site for poetry and poets |
Here you can learn about the history, meaning, and types of poetry, as well as terms ... And there is our selection of poetry from various famous poets, ... |
www.poetry.org |
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Verse: Poetry Anthologies and Thousands of Poems. Bartleby.com |
With thousands of poems by hundreds of authors, Bartleby.com offers one of the largest free collections of verse, poems and poetry anthologies on the web. |
www.bartleby.com |
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About Poetry |
Poets and poetry online including poetry festivals, readings, audio and video archives, contests, zines, word games and collaborations, haiku, and sonnets. |
poetry.about.com |
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Poetry in the Yahoo! Directory |
Explore the world of poetry, including sites about poets, collections of poems, and information on writing. |
dir.yahoo.com |
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Scholastic.com | Writing with Writers: Poetry |
Study the genre of poetry by taking part in step-by-step workshops with three of your favorite authors. Then have your work published online in our ... |
teacher.scholastic.com |
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Poetry Magazine |
International digest of world poetry. Features contest listings and discussions for poetry writers. |
www.poetrymagazine.com |
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Poetry Archive |
The Poetry Archive is an ever expanding archive of poets reading their own work. |
www.poetryarchive.org |
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ETTC's new and improved Poetry Forms |
Interactive Poetry Form Finder Testimonials Poetry Forms Lesson Plan Ideas ... Choose your poetry form from the list of links on the left. ... |
ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us |
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representative poetry online |
www.library.utoronto.ca/utel/rp/intro.html - Similar pages |
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Boston Review | Poetry |
Stephanie Strickland, The Ballad of Sand and Harry Soot (Second Annual Poetry Contest Winner) Jesper Svenbro, Rainbows (translated by John Matthias and ... |
bostonreview.net |
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