Whoa!! As a self-proclaimed lover of poetry, I am embarrassed to admit that I almost (key word almost) forgot that April was National Poetry Month...ooops.
But, better late than never:-) According to the Academy of American Poets website -
"National Poetry Month is a month-long, national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. The concept is to widen the attention of individuals and the media—to the art of poetry, to living poets, to our complex poetic heritage, and to poetry books and journals of wide aesthetic range and concern. We hope to increase the visibility and availability of poetry in popular culture while acknowledging and celebrating poetry’s ability to sustain itself in the many places where it is practiced and appreciated.
The Academy of American Poets has led this initiative from its inception in 1996 and along the way has enlisted a variety of government agencies and officials, educational leaders, publishers, sponsors, poets, and arts organizations to help."
so...enjoy the last few days of National Poetry Month by creating, enjoying, or sharing some poetic works of your own! Happy Poeting!
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