Poetry is being celebrated school-wide during National Poetry Month. For example, second graders have been reciting a poem for the entire school at Monday morning gatherings. I've been impressed by their composure and public speaking skills!
Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Every student and teacher is carrying a poem either in a real pocket in their clothing or a special pouch designed to be worn around their neck for the occasion and taking them out to share with each other throughout the day. Some special sharing is taking place by bringing students from different grades together.
I have a few Shel Silverstein poems in my pocket and one called "My Dog Is a Plumber" by Dan Greenburg that comes from Free to Be, You and Me. I am also reciting a "mystery" poem that I learned when I was about ten years old and challenging older students to guess where it comes from:
Stop my friend, the reason why,
As you are now, so once was I.
As I am now, so you must be.
So now prepare to follow me.
- author unknown
I invite you to post a comment on the blog to share your favorite poem or make a guess about the source of the mystery poem!
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