1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. .April 28 is Great Poetry Reading Day. Tell us about your favorite poems. What makes them so special to you?

 

1. World Contact Day is celebrated this month, referring to contact with extraterrestials.
   1. Have you an opinion on this subject you’re dying to share? Why not write it this month.
   2. You might write from the point of view of someone who believes they made contact. What is their story? How has it changed their life?
2. National Awkward Moments Day occurs this month.
   1. Have you experienced such a moment? Tell us what happened and how it has impacted your life.
3. National Let’s Laugh Day is celebrated this month.
   1. Do you have a knack for humor? Do tell us a funny story or create a funny poem.
   2. Or, perhaps, you’d rather pay homage to those who have gifted the world with laughter: writers, actors, stand-up comedians, others.
4. National Take a Walk in the Park Day occurs in March.
   1. What is your opinion about this suggestion? Is there even a park in your area? If not, what would you do instead?
   2. Describe the park of your dreams in which you would like most to stroll alone or with someone. Take us along.

1. World Contact Day is celebrated this month, referring to contact with extraterrestials.
   1. Have you an opinion on this subject you’re dying to share? Why not write it this month.
   2. You might write from the point of view of someone who believes they made contact. What is their story? How has it changed their life?
2. National Awkward Moments Day occurs this month.
   1. Have you experienced such a moment? Tell us what happened and how it has impacted your life.
3. National Let’s Laugh Day is celebrated this month.
   1. Do you have a knack for humor? Do tell us a funny story or create a funny poem.
   2. Or, perhaps, you’d rather pay homage to those who have gifted the world with laughter: writers, actors, stand-up comedians, others.
4. National Take a Walk in the Park Day occurs in March.
   1. What is your opinion about this suggestion? Is there even a park in your area? If not, what would you do instead?
   2. Describe the park of your dreams in which you would like most to stroll alone or with someone. Take us along.

1. This month honors Send a Card to a Friend Day. While greeting cards are still sold, the fashion of mailing them seems to be waning in favor of electronic communication.
   1. Write a defense for this special day, explaining why a card might mean more than an email, text, etc.
   2. If you received a card, not a birthday or holiday card from a friend, how would react? Why?
2. While much fuss is made for and about Valentines Day this month, what about Singles Awareness Day which focuses on the contributions made to our society by singles?
   1. Do you personally know of any unattached people whose contribution(s) should be honored? Tell us.
   2. Who is your favorite unattached person in history and why?
3. World Day of Quiet (February 25) occurs this month and also touched on National Day of Unplugging (March 1).
   1. Do you think either day is necessary? Answer yes or no, and explain your reasoning.
   2. If you were in charge of how to celebrate either day, what would you plan and how would you execute those plans?
   3. How do you personally plan to spend either of these days?

1. This month honors Send a Card to a Friend Day. While greeting cards are still sold, the fashion of mailing them seems to be waning in favor of electronic communication.
   1. Write a defense for this special day, explaining why a card might mean more than an email, text, etc.
   2. If you received a card, not a birthday or holiday card from a friend, how would react? Why?
2. While much fuss is made for and about Valentines Day this month, what about Singles Awareness Day which focuses on the contributions made to our society by singles?
   1. Do you personally know of any unattached people whose contribution(s) should be honored? Tell us.
   2. Who is your favorite unattached person in history and why?
3. World Day of Quiet (February 25) occurs this month and also touched on National Day of Unplugging (March 1).
   1. Do you think either day is necessary? Answer yes or no, and explain your reasoning.
   2. If you were in charge of how to celebrate either day, what would you plan and how would you execute those plans?
   3. How do you personally plan to spend either of these days?