Poet Nikki Giovanni - We Are Virginia Tech
April 18, 2007
A beautiful, inspiring, and heartfelt poem by poet and Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni. Close your eyes and listen.
Cloudy Day Art #76 - 7 Ways to Support Poetry During National Poetry Month
April 7, 2007
It’s National Poetry Month here in the United States, so I decided to share 7 easy ways that we all can use to support poetry this month. No, you don’t have to be from the U.S. to take part. These 7 ways can be used where ever you are.
- Read more poetry
- Talk about poetry
- Write a poem
- Support other poets
- Share poetry with someone
- Go to a poetry show
- Blog or podcast about poetry
Listen in as I expound on these tips and let me know what you think.
What tips do you have to share poetry this month?
I also include poetry from:
Jonathan Brown - “Vertigo”
Frank Burton - “Found Poem”
Marcus Amaker - “I Wanted You to Fly”
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