You may know that April is National Poetry Month, but did you know that Thursday April 27 is \u201cPoem in Your Pocket\u201d Day? The Academy of American Poets encourages poetry lovers to celebrate by selecting a poem and sharing it with others throughout the day at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, and on social media using the hashtag #PocketPoem.<\/p>\n
I am choosing to share here the poem \u201cSometimes\u201d by Rae Crossman, which illustrates why I love poetry.<\/p>\n
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Sometimes<\/u> by Rae Crossman<\/p>\n
Rushing into our early morning bedroom<\/p>\n
with her<\/p>\n
under-the-pillow discovery.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
My daughter\u2019s<\/p>\n
toothless grin.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sometimes poetry is like that:<\/p>\n
all tooth fairy<\/p>\n
no incisors.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Sometimes<\/p>\n
it\u2019s wolf canines<\/p>\n
and snap of bone.<\/p>\n
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Please consider sharing a poem you love or that inspires you with a friend on April 27, either directly or via social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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