Write Your Own Word Play Poem Challenge

I’m excited to share a new piece of Word Wandering—a form of word play poetry inspired by the brilliant concept developed by author and poet, Nikki Grimes and featured on Today’s Little Ditty. This particular poem took shape quite spontaneously while I was on a recent, restorative vacation in Carmel, California. The environment there proved to be an irresistible catalyst for creation.

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Challenge Yourself with Wordplay Poems

I recently stumbled upon a challenge from Margaret Simon’s blog, reflections on the Teche. The challenge was to write a “Word Wandering” or “Wordplay” poem based on Nikki Grimes’ idea on Today’s Little Ditty. So, I thought I’d give it shot today.

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