Poetry
(category archive)
Poetry Has Gone to the Dogs
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Meg Raymond
April is both National Poetry Month AND National Pet Month. What better way to celebrate than with poetry about dogs, for dogs, and by dogs. Check out the Academy of American Poets and The Poetry Foundation […]
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Celebrating National Poetry Month
Posted about 1 month ago by Alexandra Zukas
Hello, readers! Not only is this week National Library Week (and coincidentally, RPL’s reopening week), but it’s also currently National Poetry Month! I’ll admit that I haven’t always found poetry […]
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COVID Haiku Too
Posted about 9 months ago by Laura Price
Embraces with words, Smiles behind our masks— “Yes, we’re open now!” Their visits were brief. Patrons here with us, sharing Their long alone times. Only a few days– Laughter, questions, […]
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COVID Haiku
Posted about 10 months ago by Laura Price
Gentle, dappled light,Through semi-shaded windows,Waiting for someone. Eyes above the masks,Fearful yet still hopeful–Can I be of help? Masks cannot obscureSmiles and grins and gladness.We are glad you’re here! Someone […]
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Engaging with authors
Posted about 2 years ago by Natalie Draper
I admit it, I am the sort of person who shares YouTube videos of favorite authors talking and reading at university lecterns, or hanging out in nice chairs on stages […]
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A Poem for the Dreamers
Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Who doesn’t love Jason Reynolds, right?! So when I saw his newest book, For Every One, I knew I had to pick it up. Full disclosure, poetry isn’t typically my […]
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Poetry to survive the “Cruelest Month”
Posted about 3 years ago by Natalie Draper
April, it turns out, is not just the cruelest month (as an allergy sufferer, this speaks to me), but also National Poetry Month, and financial capability month. I couldn’t find much […]
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