(I know that's not right, but I adore this Star Wars cleverness so much I'm recycling it for today.)
The Inklings all laughed uproariously when I quipped about a complicated plan to meet Linda's challenge this month: "Honor someone’s April Poetry project in some way with a poem in the spirit of their project, a response poem or any way that suits you." So then I had to do it...
Thanks to these three Poets I Want to Be When I Grow Up for their unique and powerful inspiration. I've been reading even if I haven't been commenting. Now go enjoy all the ways the other Inklings tackled the challenge!
Mary Lee Hahn @ A(nother) Year of Reading
Molly Hogan @ Nix the Comfort Zone
Linda Mitchell @ A Word Edgewise
Margaret Simon @ Reflections on the Teche
Ha! Well done, you. And, so inclusive--not to mention me smiling wide!
ReplyDelete"On all sides always" - indeed! I'm off to see about your leaving!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous idea for your students moving on, Heidi!
DeleteGreat tribute, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteNailed it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, particularly "greener secret."
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea! Happy to support your efforts to see the 5th graders off with poetry.
DeleteFunny and clever! Love the greener secret, although we are greatly reducing our lawn and planting a pollinator prairie. I''l have to circle back to see what else you'll be up to after your classroom adventures end! (I love being a non-formal educator - much more freedom!)
ReplyDeleteI thought my signature would show my blog address, but alas it does not - Carol from The Apples in My Orchard! https://theapplesinmyorchard.com/2022/05/06/poetry-friday-the-birth-of-my-chapbook-is-today/
DeleteMay all the days of May be with us always, because they are some of the year's most beautiful days, at least here in the Midwest!
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
(My name is Mae and I was not born in May)
I love the generosity of you poem!
ReplyDeleteAND your gift for the fifth graders. Just made my donation!
DeleteNice nature poetry which those of us experiencing spring will like.
ReplyDeleteI agree all of these poets are wonderful as is your poem!
ReplyDeleteYes, to inclusiveness, and "on all sides always!" Green, Green, Green, and hopefully it'll be native to its specific local, thanks Heidi!
ReplyDeleteAh. Perfection! You pulled it off, Heidi. Not that I ever doubted you would :) I love how you rose to the challenge and rewarded all of us with this poem. Your idea for those rising 6th graders is fabulous! I do hope you share your speech from the promotion ceremony.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is brilliant, as always. Yes to "the greener secret!" What a lovely idea to share Imperfect II with these lucky students. They made a wise choice when picking you to speak at their Moving Up ceremony!
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