Poetry Friday

Poetry Friday: May 10, 2024

Linda at A Word Edgewise is our host this week. Hop on over there for the roundup. 
 

Haiku of the Week

 
 
new growth
perfumes the sidewalk
breathe deeply
 
Photo Taken: May 1, 2024 on a neighborhood walk
Haiku Written: May 8, 2024
 
 
 
 

Poem as Picture Book

 
by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiyha
Orchard Books, 2024

 

This is a stunning 556-word poem that celebrates and shines a light on the history of Asian Americans in this country. It also contains extensive back matter that would help guide educators and students to dig deeper into Asian American history.

I know the publisher recommends this for ages 4-8, but I’d recommend it for upper elementary students who could dig into the language and the history. I’d even recommend it for teens who would be able to connect even deeper.

 

Poetry Connections

  • POV—Collective we
  • alliteration
  • assonance
  • specificity of word choice
  • metaphor
  • imagery
  • personification

Links

 
 

Grow 

 
I’ve been walking a lot this week and trying to work on my productive meditation skills. I set out each time with a question or an idea I want to explore and I take mull over it. I try to take notes every mile or so. I’ve realized that if I write a note to myself during my morning writing session, it’s helpful for me to to come back to it in the evening when it’s time to walk.

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