- April is both National Poetry Month and Stress Awareness Month. Do you think poetry can help relieve stress? Why and how? Perhaps write a poem to illustrate your point.
- April 9 is Name Yourself Day. Are you happy with your name?
- Explain why or why not
- In either case (see above), write a poem to honor your name of choice, and/or denounce that same name.
- April 17 is International Haiku Poetry Day. Now’s the time to try your hand at this style of syllable poem. The typical haiku has three lines: 5 beats, 7 beatS, 5 beats. Poets to see for examples: Basho, Issa, Buson and more.
- .April 28 is Great Poetry Reading Day. Tell us about your favorite poems. What makes them so special to you?
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