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.
In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, I've picked five fabulous poets, some with books you can pick up and feel, and others who only can be found on the Internet. Funny poems are best when shared aloud, so grab your loved ones and read them a
CJ Heck is a grandma, columnist, author and poet.
Poet Gareth Lancaster confides that although so far his poems have only been published online, he's keeping "his fingers crossed.
Shakespeery is another pre-published poet.
Ted Scheu calls himself a "children's writer and teacher" and his site has a terrific teacher's section explaining how (and why) to bring poetry to life in the classroom.