November snow is a pleasant surprise.
Everyone wants to go play.
December snow adds a festive feel
to a winter holiday.
In January, shoveling
is part of our daily routine.
In February, everyone dreams of
a springy change of scene.
By March, we’re all growing weary
of blizzardy gusts of snow.
In April?
In April?
Oh,
no.
So far this month, I’ve written a new poem each morning for National Poetry Month. From the beginning, I’ve told myself that I could always post an old poem if I couldn’t find a good idea. Today’s inspiration was unavoidable. It swirled all around. And there’s no point in shoveling yet—it’s still coming down!
I'm giving away a copy of Write a Poem Step by Step every day in April. The book is based on my school visit presentations and includes a simple plan you can follow to create your own poems. I wrote it for students, teachers, and writers of all ages.
Post a comment here to enter. I'll choose one at random tomorrow and drop a copy of Write a Poem Step by Step in the mail—U.S. addresses only, please. I’ll email you for your mailing address if you win. And if you don't win right away, please check back again. I'll have 31 copies to share! Read More