Tag Archives: Academy of American Poets

Fly In Formation With Us, Like Geese ~ National Poetry Month 2013 (Amy)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by hamy10

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.”  ― Rainer Maria Rilke  While the calendar may announce that it is spring, the weather in Upper Michigan has a different opinion. It has been … Continue reading →

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High School Student Generated Writing Prompts for National Poetry Month (Amy)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by hamy10

“Poetry is eternal graffiti written in the heart of everyone.” ― Lawrence Ferlinghetti  In anticipation of National Poetry Month my creative writing students at Gwinn High School spent the two weeks before spring break contemplating activities that could engage other … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month 2013 ~ Student Posters (Amy)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by hamy10

“Write about your sorrows, Your wishes, Your passing thoughts, Your belief in anything beautiful.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke Every year I anticipate getting the new National Poetry Month poster in my school mailbox. This year I decided it would be a … Continue reading →

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