I found myself searching for the flowers without knowing they were there.  The distinctive smell of sweet peas wafted through the office, and even as I headed out the door, I had stop to both smell them and take a photo.  I’m wondering if they came from our school garden.

Is it Summer Yet?

 

I could smell them

before I could see them

fragrance afloat

drifting down the hallways of my mind

a time machine of smells

taking me back

to those warm carefree

barefoot

backyard days

when the smell of sweet peas

spring’s perfume

hints

that summer is near

 

Douillard 2018

Some of my students have gotten quite playful in their poetic compositions–both created as found poems.  The first about dogs…

Tail Wagging Fun

Puppies, dogs all
All chasing their tails
Wagging tails this is
Cutie the cure for boredom
Companion circle time!

Rylan

and the second about dance.

Dance

 

Musical instruments

An art form

Music in the air

The grace, strength, and poise of the dancers

The art form

Ballet

Balance, flexibility, posture

Dance

 

Amelia

Day 19 is a perfect day to play around with topics and ideas for your poetry.  What will you write today?