Form may cover such aspects as the rhyme scheme or the number of syllables per line.
Tag Archives: Poetry
Something Old, Something New
Just a few hours out and a few hours back, Winding down backroads and seeing the view,Rolling through towns, fields, and pastures, Rediscovering the old as though something new. We call it a day trip, an excursion or outing, But it’s much like our lives every day, too—Learning, growing, seeking, and working, Rediscovering the oldContinue reading “Something Old, Something New”
The Poet’s Toolbox: Introduction
Understanding the technical side of poetry can help us when we’re stuck in a rut or need to revise a verse for greater impact.
Thank You, God, for Kansas
Thank You, God, for making wind,
For the mighty storms that You send;
Thank You for the rainbow’s bend.
Thank You, God, for Kansas.
The Prose Poetry of Walt Mason
Although Walt Mason’s poetry is now largely forgotten except by dedicated history buffs, in his own day “Uncle Walt” was the most widely read poet in America.
Cricket in the Thicket
Short poems feature bugs that will be familiar to nearly every Kansas child, and children from other places, as well.
Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes
One of our favorite knitting books, Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick (read our full review), teaches children to knit through the use of rhyme: Under the fenceCatch the sheepBack we comeOff we leap. Each of the four lines represents one step in the process of making a knit stitch: Inserting the tip of the rightContinue reading “Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes”
Seasons in the Flint Hills
Crisp and black with cold, dry ash,
You cover yourselves with green,
Awakened to life by rain and sun,
You thrive in the breezes of spring.
Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale
When Johnny’s family moves west to find more room for their son to grow, the young man’s immense size proves to be a decided asset.
2018 Reading Challenge: Kansas
A new year—a new reading challenge! This year, Kansas is the theme. To complete the challenge, you must read 12 Kansas-related books by the end of 2018: A book about Kansas prior to 1854. A book about Kansas flora. A fictional book written by a Kansas author. A book about territorial Kansas. A book aboutContinue reading “2018 Reading Challenge: Kansas”
