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I'm taking the advice from the poet who has given so much to help us all, including students and teachers, write poetry. I'll be moving from A to Z, obviously needing to combine a few to make it all come out to 30. FYI—Sometimes, Paul Janeczko offers a prompt to write a poem that begins with the specific alphabet letter instead of a poem type. It will be fun to be open to writing in all kinds of ways!
You can find the path to the Progressive Poem over to the right! Simply click on the graphic!
Today, the prompt is to express oneself, and this time, I wrote about taking risks, having the courage to do so, and having someone to encourage helps, too. It's a little more challenging when prompts are quite open-ended, yet this came to me as I messed about with words! Because I experimented with a new way to present, here is what I did!
Linda Baie ©
Have Courage
Spree?
Me?
go on a?
No?
not now,
Why?
Too shy.
Oh, my,
should try.
A plea,
a spree?
(te he)
Can do!
Not me!
Yes,
no fear,
this year,
get grit,
go spree!
Gee!
Okay,
with luck,
I'll try.
Bye, bye!
Linda Baie ©
Linda! This is so great. I love the speech bubbles. So much fun! And thank you for the PBJ quote, which makes me smile so big! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Irene, it was fun to create something different! And yes, I love the quote, too!
DeleteOh, what fun, Linda! I love the format and the encouraging words!
ReplyDeleteFun and delightful. I like the speech bubbles too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, JoAnn & Jama, time to get out & do, right? It was fun to discover I could use speech bubbles & the 'how' of it, too!
ReplyDeleteLinda, what a fun adventure you are on this month. I like the open-ended ideas of E for expressing oneself. You did a fine job with the two voices helping each other to find courage to take a risk. Nice!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! You have intrigued me with this two-voiced challenge, wondering what the spree is, for the first speaker.
ReplyDeleteSeveral of Paul BJs books are frequently down off my shelf & spread out with pages open. I can see why you selected his creativity starters for ambitious Poetry Month fun. I know you can do this - brava!
Thanks, Denise & Jan. Some of the prompts from PBJ are so open-ended that I feel like anything goes, which is fun itself. This actually could be me and me replying, right? (I'm laughing!)
ReplyDeleteI have several of Paul Janezcko's books and used them to learn different forms...From A to Z looks like another one I should find! And I love the word bubbles you included in your clever poem.
ReplyDeleteHi, Linda! Thanks for this book recommendation, as I am unfamiliar with this author that I probably should get familiar with! Coming from a background of nursing and then environmental ed, I missed some of the poets you all refer to as helping you with the craft! I love your poetic expressions too - I've been posting daily about the anthology and would like to dedicate a day to "taking a risk." It's such a great concept that you've held up and explored this year! I think Jone had something about risk as well. Thanks for all you do for poetry!
ReplyDeleteAh Linda, Love your spree so light and airy, maybe it’ll bring on some lighter weather, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful, encouraging poem, Linda! The speech bubbles bring it to life and make it feel even more conversational. : ) We're speech bubble buddies this week! Also, I just requested Poetry from A to Z from the library!
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone! I've been away, nice to return to read your comments!
ReplyDeleteThose speech bubbles are suggestive of an inner monolgue, Linda. I like both the shape and sounds of your poem. I have several Paul Janeczko titles on my shelves, so his words carry some gravitas. Express yourself, indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe speech bubbles are fantastic! Great job with the word spree. And, what a challenge?! My goodness. There's letters I think that would stump me. But, I know you've got it all in hand. Can't wait to see what's next.
ReplyDeleteYes, open-ended prompts are intimidating sometimes. We so badly want to do things right. This is full of bubbly joy--go, you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun poem, Linda! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all! Time to begin the weekend, maybe a spree?
ReplyDeleteLove those two voices, especially in the speech bubbles -- so creative!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love to be reminded that the best thing about writing is that you can write whatever you like. It's taken me in too any directions, perhaps, but still I do it. :)
ReplyDeleteThe graphic really lends itself to the fun in your poem, Linda. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteWheeee! A spree - with Linda B! Love your gumption, Linda, and your thoughtfulness as you are open to new adventures, poetic and otherwise. Happy Poetry Month!
ReplyDeleteThanks again! With our recent wind, we're all having a 'spree' this weekend!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I hope you receive my comment even though it is days later. Your new presentation is clever, inventive, and pure fun to read. The two voices pop up nicely. Have fun writing this month.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol, It goes to comment moderation after 3 days, so I had to approve it. I'm glad you liked the presentation!
DeleteThe speech bubbles here are fun! And the "te he" is so joyful. Thank you for sharing!
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