TODAY is “National Poem in Your Pocket Day”
Here is a little background on this day, taken from “Days of
the Year” website:
“In 2002 the New
York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education coordinated with the
Mayor to create their own special commemoration for National Poetry Month, and
it was through this effort that Poem In Your Pocket Day was born. Just 6 years
later the Academy of American Poets trumpeted this holiday through all 50
states, encouraging the entire nation to carry a poem with them that inspired
their hearts and called them to greatness, and then to share that poem with
others. 2016 saw the League of Canadian Poets pick up the torch and spread it
to America’s Northern Neighbor.”
And here are some
ideas from “timeanddate.com” ~
Write out your favorite poem and keep it in your
pocket so that you can share it with others.
Participate in local poetry readings and events to
commemorate the day.
What about writing your own bit of poetry and
sharing it with others?
If you have children, why not write out a small
poem and put it in their lunch box as a surprise treat?
So, for today – you
are on your own. No poetic form to follow. Just enjoy the day, however you
wish. Many of my poetic friends actually have picked a poem and shared it with
others throughout the day – one they wrote or one they especially love. Some
have written a new poem just for this day. Write away to your heart’s content –
any style poetry you wish or use today to READ some poetry, rather than write
some. Maybe encourage a friend or family member to try one of the poetry forms
we have used during this month and see what they come up with. Whatever works
for you today, is great! Enjoy!! Cheers!!
(Only three days of
Poetry Month left). Kind of sad, but I hope you have developed a new love of
writing poetry and will revisit these poetic forms again and again and create
many more poems. Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!!
3 comments:
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Take some time on this very special day
To find a favorite poem for a fun holiday
It may be one that makes you laugh or smile
Or even one that makes you think a while
It can be one you've written yourself
Or one you find upon a Library shelf
Just keep it with you throughout the day
Then share with those who come your way.
My favorite poem since I was a teen was this one written annomously:
The Man in the Glass
When you get what you want in your struggle for self
and the world makes you king for a day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what that man has to say
For it isn't your father or mother or wife
who judgment upon you must pass
The fellow whose verdict counts the most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass
Some people may think you a straight-shooting chum
and call you a wonderful guy
But the guy in the glass says you're only a bum
if you can't look him straight in the eye
He's the fellow to please never mind all the rest
for he's with you clear up to the end
And you've passed your most dangerous difficult test
if the man in the glass is your friend
You may fool the whole world down the pathway
of life and get pats on the back as pass
But your final reward will be heartaches and
tears if you've cheated the man in the glass.
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Welp. I wrote one. It was faster than finding someone elses in the mindset I'm out of. Read the poem and you'll understand why...:o)
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