Want to write a poem, but don't think you know how? Staring at a blank page (or computer screen) may not be the best way to get your creative poetry writing juices flowing.
Poetic form refers to rules followed by different types of poems. The rules may describe the rhythm of the poem, the length of a poem, its rhyming scheme, the use of alliteration, or the poem's shape on a page. Don't know your cento from your cinquain?
Mother Goose and other nursery rhymes
Having access to the Internet is like having a printing press in your home, classroom or library. Now your children's poetic gems do not have to languish on the refrigerator door, they can be published. Family home pages and school Web sites both provide
Kenn Nesbitt doesn't have any children of his own yet, but writes whimsical poetry with his future progeny in mind.
The KidzPage is a delightful collection of poetry that shouldn't be missed.
This verse by Robert Williams Wood was first published in 1907 by Paul Elder and Company.
I can picture Grandpa Tucker in my mind's eye, my imagination encouraged by his cartoon figure and the bluegrass music playing in the background.
For this week's review, I chose five fun poetry sites for kids of all ages. I've included a little bit of everything, from original verse published only on the Internet, to traditional nursery rhymes and well-known poets such as Ogden Nash. Next time, I
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