There are lots of November birthdays in my class this year. In fact 25% of my class was born in the month of November. Therefore, this poem, by Christina Rossetti, kind of struck me today. A Birthday My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is in a water'd shoot; My heart is like… Continue reading Poetry Friday is over at A Wrung Sponge this week.

I'm beginning to wonder why I haven't had to pull out my gloves, my hat, or my scarf yet. In the past, it's always been cold enough for those things (by now). However, it was around 65 degrees here in Providence yesterday. I walked around without my coat in the late afternoon. Hence, I think… Continue reading Poetry Friday: When will I pull out the gloves?

All She Wrote by Harryette Mullen Forgive me, I’m no good at this. I can’t write back. I never read your letter. I can’t say I got your note. I haven’t had the strength to open the envelope. The mail stacks up by the door. Your hand’s illegible. Your postcards were defaced. Wash your wet… Continue reading A poem about writing on this rainy Poetry Friday

So here it goes -- The Brave who share their own words (or their students') Elaine Magliaro at Wild Rose Reader John Mutford at The Book Mine Set inspired by bpNichol. MsMac at Check It Out: Books & Life in a School Library shares her students' version of "Where Poetry Hides," inspired by Georgia Heard's… Continue reading Poetry Friday Round Up

Welcome to our blog! This is the first time we've ever hosted Poetry Friday here at Two Writing Teachers. We're thrilled to have you join us for Poetry Friday. Please link your submissions with Mr. Linky. Ruth will do the round-up this evening. We hope you'll check back here tonight to see what everyone's posted.… Continue reading WELCOME! Poetry Friday Is Here This Week!!!!