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Stacey’s Fourth of Eight Poems

Stacey Shubitz

A One Week Poetry Challenge

I was slicing tomatoes, crumbling goat cheese, sprinkling salt, and drizzling olive oil last night. The smell brought me back to Villeneuve-sur-Lot, where I lived for nearly four weeks in 1994. I had fresh tomatoes like this nearly daily. The aroma that wafted from the plate up to my nose made me think: THIS COULD BE A POEM!

So, I picked got my camera and took a photo of the salads. Then, I decided on a format (couplet) and decided to write it my tomato poem.

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Published by Stacey Shubitz

Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.

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