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(Inter)National Poetry Month Offering
Apr. 30th, 2008 05:32 pmI have been remiss in not celebrating (Inter) National Poetry Month, though my friend ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
juno_magic has more than made up for my lack. Last year, I quoted some Shakespeare from memory. This year, I offer you a link to a cool poem I ran across in college and have never forgotten, about the power of poetry and words to draw us in. I've taught this a couple of times-- high school kids tend to like the humor. I give you Ishmael Reed's Beware: Do Not Read This Poem.
juno_magic has more than made up for my lack. Last year, I quoted some Shakespeare from memory. This year, I offer you a link to a cool poem I ran across in college and have never forgotten, about the power of poetry and words to draw us in. I've taught this a couple of times-- high school kids tend to like the humor. I give you Ishmael Reed's Beware: Do Not Read This Poem.
