I recently read a poem by Jane Yolen (forgive me, I can’t remember the name of the poem) and there was a line, midpoint, that read “the alphabet of death.” That line struck a chord with me. This is the poem that came of that lightning bolt.
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Many of us read, write, and teach poetry every day but did you know there is an official day to celebrate and support poets and poetry? As an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO), world poetry day is held every year on March 21st. I’ve made a list (with links) of some fun ways you can celebrate poetry with your family and friends. And don’t miss my contribution to the official day in the form of a poem that turned out to be quite yummy.
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