APRIL- NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

[Patricia Neely-Dorsey]

APRIL- National Poetry Month April is : NATIONAL POETRY MONTH Some ideas on how you might celebrate National Poetry Month
* Try writing an original poem
* Read poetry to your children
* Recite some poetry at an open-mic/ spoken-word venue
* Read a biography of a famous poet..see what made them tick
*Send a poem to a friend or loved one
*Support/Promote the work of a local poet
*Buy a wonderful book of poetry (preferably Reflections of a
Mississippi Magnolia- A Life in Poems by Patricia Neely-Dorsey) (smile)

HAPPY POETRY MONTH !!!

POETRY
My daddy helped me to love poetry,
He liked that kind of thing;
On Sunday mornings we'd recite,
"When Malindy Sings."
I loved the rhythm and the rhyme,
Each stanza and each verse;
We'd just say it how we felt,
With no need to rehearse.
I like to write my own poems now,
And let my own words flow;
I find that there are things inside,
I want other folks to know.
It's such a wonderful feeling,
To see my own words in print;
Sometimes, I think the words I write,
Are truly heaven sent.
Wherever it all comes from,
It's something I love to do;
It's my hope ,in some small way,
It's most enjoyable to you.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey

poem from Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems
www.patricianeelydorsey.webs.com

My book Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia offers a positive glimpse into the southern way of life.
You can follow my Celebrate the South blog/book tour at
www.tywebbin.com/blog-tours/2009/01/celebrate-the-south

[Book Calendar]

April 30, 2009 is Poem In Your Pocket Day, It is a nice way to celebrate National Poetry Month. http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/409

[Shesten @ I Heart Monster]

Over at I Heart Monster, we want to know your favorite poem, poet, meter, and more in celebration of National Poetry Month. Come share with us! http://www.iheartmonster.com/2009/04/its-national-poetry-month.html

Oh, btw, I Heart Monster's favorite poet is Emily Dickinson.