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Put Poetry in an Unexpected Place

April 10th, 2008 Molly

The Academy of American Poets has come up with a list of 30 Ways to Celebrate Poetry during National Poetry Month.

Some examples include:

• Take a poem out to lunch
  “Adding a poem to lunch puts some poetry in your day and gives you something great to read while you eat.”
• Put a poem on the pavement
  “Go one step beyond hopscotch squares and write a poem in chalk on your sidewalk.”
• Put a poem in a letter
  “It’s always a treat to get a letter, but finding a poem in the envelope makes the experience extra special.”
• Start a poetry reading group
  “Select books that would engage discussion and not intimidate the reader new to poetry.”

Or check out a book of poems from your library!

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