Ever felt like your poems are a little too wordy or “bulky”? If you haven’t tried writing a Skinny Poem yet, you are honestly missing out on some serious fun!
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Zen Pop: The Earth We Borrow— Reflecting on Grief and Birthdays This Spring
“We walk the earth for the time we’re given, then we return to it.”
I’ve been sitting with these words from the movie “The Way Home” for a few weeks now. As the frost finally thaws and the first green shoots start poking through the dirt, the timing feels intentional. This spring marks the birthdays of my mom and dads, and as I have for the past few years, I am struggling with these dates without them here to blow out the candles.
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Join the Fun on Poem in Your Pocket Day: April 29th! —Includes Downloadable Poems
Hey poetry poppers!
April is officially National Poetry Month, which means we’re all reading a little more, maybe scribbling in our journals a bit more often, and generally soaking up the literary vibes. But there is one specific day in April (the 29th this year) that I look forward to every single year because it’s just so fun!
I’m talking about Poem in Your Pocket Day!
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The Magic of the Perfect Pair: Why Rhyme Matters in Children’s Books
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a child hears a perfectly executed rhyme. Their eyes light up, their feet start tapping, and they begin to anticipate the next word before you’ve even turned the page.
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Winter Poetry Prompts to Ignite Your Creativity
Hello and Happy New Year! I’m so glad you’re here to kick off a fresh chapter of writing poetry with me. To celebrate the season, I’ve been looking into my collection of photo prompts on Poetry Pop and found two beautiful, wintry scenes that really spoke to me. I ended up turning them into a couple Haiga (haiku + art) to share with you today!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Poetry Pop
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, filled with laughter, love, and heartfelt moments. Let’s cherish the time spent with loved ones and carry those precious memories into the new year. I’ll see you in 2026 with more poetry to share and lots of poetry pop challenges that will inspire creativity and bring us all closer together!
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Poetry is a Verb: Let’s Move from Thinking to Doing
Hey there, fellow word-lovers! Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. Staring at a blank page, waiting for that golden, perfect idea to float down from the heavens. We think of writing—especially poetry—as this quiet, intensely cerebral activity. We sit still, we think hard, and we wait for the muse to show up.
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Cinquain Poetry: Easy Steps to Create
If you avoid some poetry forms due to their complex rules, the cinquain (Sin-Kane) could be perfect for you! Today, I’m sharing a fall cinquain and the simple rules with the hope you’ll grab your Poetry Pop Journal and take this Poetry Pop Challenge to write one too.
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Exploring Spider Lilies: A Haiku Challenge
Spider lilies, with their spidery petals and bright colors, bring beauty to late summer and autumn. While many flowers fade, these mighty blooms appear, making them the perfect subject for poetry about resilience, change, and the cycle of life. However, as you examine them, other, unique themes may come to mind. Join me in this Poetry Pop Challenge where we write two very different haiku inspired by the same image.
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