A Senryu About My Tummy Ache Sampling “Pesach” food Gefilte fish and pickles Tummy ache galore! I'm not sure why I chose that combination of things (there was more), but I was limited to seven syllables for my second line.
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A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 4 of 8
I've probably written couplets before, but I don't think I realized it. You see, I disliked poetry when I was in elementary school because I thought it ALL had to rhyme. Once I took a creative writing class in college, I realized that wasn't the case. Nonetheless, had someone presented me with a couplet to… Continue reading A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 4 of 8
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Stacey’s Fourth of Eight Poems
A Couplet About the Tomato Salads I Created For Dinner Originally uploaded by teachergal 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… Continue reading Stacey’s Fourth of Eight Poems
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Stacey’s Third of Eight Poems
Nurturing a Poem with Two Voices Originally uploaded by teachergal First, I decided it would be appropriate for me to do some nurturing... after all, I want to make sure that anything I create / write during this Challenge goes through the writing process since I wouldn't want my students to just go straight to… Continue reading Stacey’s Third of Eight Poems
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A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 3 of 8
Ruth got me thinking about writing a poem for two voices, which I attempted once (and failed at). Hence, I modified my thinking about poems for two voices since I started thinking about the two voices we have: what we say and what we wish we could say. Hence, here's today's poetic inspiration (if you… Continue reading A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 3 of 8
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Stacey’s Second of Eight Poems
My best friend had a baby on March 10th, 2008. The distance between us (she lives in Southern CT), coupled with my busy work schedule, meant that I didn't get down to see her until yesterday. I thought about taking the train since my neck has really been bothering me, but I had a fire… Continue reading Stacey’s Second of Eight Poems
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ruth’s poem: 2 of 8.
New Family There used to be three -- Now there's five. There used to be quiet -- Now there's noise. There used to be tidy-ness -- Now there's clutter. There used to be prayers for children -- Now there are blessings Because of kids who needed a home And a home that's now full.
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A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 2 of 8
Even if you didn't partake in Day 1 of the Challenge, you may start at any time with: Today's inspiration to jump-start your writing, if you need it: Try writing an "I used to be..., but now I am" Poem. You can juxtapose your younger and older self or compare and contrast two things. If… Continue reading A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 2 of 8
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ruth’s poem: 1 of 8
Changes Changes in the house Changes in the vehicle Changes in the schedule Changes in the shopping Changes in the routine Changes in the cooking all lead to the most important change: changes in my heart.
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A One Week Poetry Challenge: DAY 1 of 8
I'm hosting Seders for the first time in my life this Passover. Therefore, my mind has been on recipes lately (and the quest to find a recipe for the "perfect" charoset). Therefore, I was surprised to learn about a poetic form called a "Recipe Poem," which uses the language found in cookbooks. If you need… Continue reading A One Week Poetry Challenge: DAY 1 of 8
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Stacey’s First of Eight Poems
First Draft of A Recipe Poem Written by Me INGREDIENTS: 1 paper cut on the pinky from a Word Study Sheet 2 small cuts on the thumb from carelessness 3 painful paper cuts on the middle finger from who-knows-what 5 too-short fingernails due to semi-recently removed wraps An assortment of ripped-up cuticles and hangnails from… Continue reading Stacey’s First of Eight Poems
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Poetry Friday
It's springtime... ah! FINALLY!!! Yesterday we were blessed with a lovely 72-degree day. I rode home from work with my windows open and it was marvelous! That being said, here's the poem I'm considering sharing with my students today since I'm in the mood to share a spring poem with them during our Morning Meeting… Continue reading Poetry Friday
