So I've been working on this article for a local paper on National Poetry Month (April) and why poetry is so important and wonderful and beautiful and essential. And it's got me thinking about what I can do here to make the month even more fun.
Ever heard of Robert Pinsky's Favorite Poem Project? Well. It's awesome. And I do a take-off of it here in Birmingham called My Favorite Poem, where folks from all walks of life take the stage to share their favorite famous poem and tell the audience how that poem has impacted their lives. It's an amazing event. And I would like to do something similar here during April.
Here's how it will work: every day during April I will post a poetry-loving blogger's favorite poem (and of course a link to their blog). I've already contacted some of you, but let this serve as an invitation to anyone who wants to participate. You can leave your info in comments or shoot me an email at irene (at) irenelatham (dot) com.
Hope you'll join me, because it's gonna be fun! Meanwhile, I've got a bad case of spring fever...
"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!"
- Mark Twain
Oh, how I wish I could participate in your live event in Birmingham!! But I would LOVE to be involved in this, Irene! What a great idea!
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Kirie
April will be a busy month (perhaps a cruel one, as well), but I'd love to join in.
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My favorite poem is "Dreams" by Langston Hughes. I can't tell you how many times when things seem hopeless, my mind starts reciting that poem to me.
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