Core Memories with Emily Yamasaki Welcome to Day 2 of Verselove. We are so happy you are here, however you choose to be present. If you know what to do, carry on; if you are not sure, begin by reading the inspiration and mentor poem, …
Verselove 2022 Begins
Verse Embarks Rhythm, Sings Existentially, Liberates Outwardly, & Voices Endlessly (#V.E.R.S.E.L.O.V.E) with Bryan Ripley Crandall Welcome to Day 1 of Verselove. We are so happy you are here, however you choose to be present. If you know what to do, carry on; if you are …
Welcome to Verselove!
Welcome to Verselove! Tomorrow begins Verselove. 30 day of writing poetry. All educators in any phase of their career are welcome to write. No need to sign up. Just come back here, to this website, to see our first inspiration for writing from Dr. Bryan …
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Tips for Verselove-ing: 30 Days of Writing Poetry
Tips for Verselove-ing: 30 Days of Writing Poetry Let’s celebrate all that poetry does for our hearts, minds, and humanity. This month-long celebration is all about encouraging educators write poems in a supportive, virtual space because the more we write, the more we will be …
Poetry Anthologies for Teens (Crowd-Sourced)
Poetry Anthologies for Teens (Crowd-Sourced) National Poetry Month is around the corner. Yes, I am looking forward to spring for the warmth of the sun but, even more so, for the warm of writing poetry with teacher-friends-poets. Still, I am on a mission to get …
30/30, Congratulations!
A message from Sarah: As of 6:00am on 4/30, here is a snapshot of the verse love that has flourished in our world because of you: 26, 264 views 3,786 visitors 6,249 poems and responses unquantifiable love Please tell us about your #verselove experience so …
29/30, Environmental Voices Poem
Note: Can’t find the comment box? Friends, WordPress has had an “update” which disabled my fancy comment platform (allowing font features and images, allowing me to control where the comment box rests). Now we endure the default commenting app. Alas, you must now scroll, scroll …
28/30, How to Say It Poem
Note: Friends, the comment section looks different because of a WordPress issue that is not allowing my fancy commenting platform that allows font features. Further, the comment box is at the bottom of the page, so scroll, scroll to the end or hit CTRL+END. Thank …
27/30, Secret Connoisseur Poem
Our Host Karen Workun is a National Board Certified high school English teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is married to her middle-school crush Zac and is mom to two adventurous children, Isaiah and Gideon. Karen also volunteers with Poetic Justice, a non-profit dedicated to cultivating …
26/30, Who Do I Want to Become Poem
Our Host Hanna Al-Jibouri is a teacher in Tulsa, OK. She has a Bachelors in English/Creative Writing with a minor in Gender Studies from Hendrix College and a Masters in Teaching and Literacy. She is the Board President and volunteer for the nonprofit Poetic Justice …