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Nearly every school in Rhode Island seems to be closed today due to the impending snow. My school is no exception. Today’s school day was called-off yesterday afternoon when the … Continue Reading Poetry Friday: A Snow Day with No Snow to Speak of… YET!
Bonnie mentioned a Billy Collins Poem, “The Names,” in a comment she left yesterday. While he’s one of my favorite poets (new favorites), I have to admit that I didn’t … Continue Reading Poetry Friday: A Little Billy Collins For You
Yes, it’s true. I’m submitting another Billy Collins Poem that’s moved me for this week’s Poetry Friday. It’s entitled “Days” and it makes me feel that life is something that … Continue Reading Poetry Friday: Breathing-in Life
Billy Collins’ Poetry continues to inspire me. The following Collins Poem, “Earthling” was published in The Apple That Astonished Paris. It resonated with me yesterday since I spent a great … Continue Reading Poetry Friday Is Here! (Please scroll down to submit your poem using Mr. Linky.)
I’m up way too early this morning. I think I’m excited to finally be going to the Cape today. Hence, I thought this was the perfect poem for me to … Continue Reading Poetry Friday… Another Billy Collins Poem
I’m still in my Billy Collins Poetry Kick. Here’s one that purely captures the essence of making it into the double digits of life! On Turning Ten The whole idea … Continue Reading POETRY FRIDAY: On Turning Ten
I’m still on my Billy Collins kick. This has been going on since Saturday… I’m just loving his work. Here’s one I especially like: Introduction to Poetry I ask them … Continue Reading Poetry Friday: A Poem by Billy Collins
I pulled the grays out but they’re sprouting back again they make me feel old. I wrote this after hearing Billy Collins speak last week. I thought it might be … Continue Reading Haiku
I heard Poet Laureate Billy Collins speak today at Columbia University’s Roone Arledge Auditorium. He was fascinating, funny, and filled with ideas for teachers on how to be better teachers … Continue Reading Advice from Poet Laureate Billy Collins
