cbr13bingo UnCannon I think we should teach poetry in school but not just the “classics” or what “academics” like, but stuff you WANT to read. Many kids (and adults) hate poetry because it is “girly” (yes, some I was taught was “flowery/girly”) or because is dull (yes, I have fallen asleep more than once while reading some my teacher(s) was forcing on me). And yes, there can be too many rhymes (not that I am complaining mind you, some of my favorites rhymed, but if […]
While I don’t know it all, I know good poetry, so get on the ball and read y’all!
Whale Day: And Other Poems by Billy Collins
Born in a Second Language by Akosua Afiriyie-Hwedie
