Cluckin' Morons
*A poem I scribbled into a journal page concerning my foolish flock. I watch them constantly, their idiot eyes staring back looking for...
Cinquain Practice
Teaching poetry to young students usually involves formula. Something with form and purpose that allows for creativity but is not wide...
Thoughts on Teaching Short Form Poetry: Haiku and Tanka
Every child seems to know about writing haiku and tanka poems. Simplicity. Broken down into syllable count as easy as 5,7,5 for haiku and...
Spring Haiku
The nice days are starting to appear and thaw the winter away. My wife and I meticulously worked on the front and side of the house last...