Poetry Friday: May 10, 2024
Linda at A Word Edgewise is our host this week. Hop on over there for the roundup.
Haiku of the Week
new growth
perfumes the sidewalk
breathe deeply
Photo Taken: May 1, 2024 on a neighborhood walk
Haiku Written: May 8, 2024
Poem as Picture Book
by Joanna Ho
Illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiyha
Orchard Books, 2024
This is a stunning 556-word poem that celebrates and shines a light on the history of Asian Americans in this country. It also contains extensive back matter that would help guide educators and students to dig deeper into Asian American history.
I know the publisher recommends this for ages 4-8, but I’d recommend it for upper elementary students who could dig into the language and the history. I’d even recommend it for teens who would be able to connect even deeper.
Poetry Connections
- POV—Collective we
- alliteration
- assonance
- specificity of word choice
- metaphor
- imagery
- personification
Links
Grow
I’ve been walking a lot this week and trying to work on my productive meditation skills. I set out each time with a question or an idea I want to explore and I take mull over it. I try to take notes every mile or so. I’ve realized that if I write a note to myself during my morning writing session, it’s helpful for me to to come back to it in the evening when it’s time to walk.
25 Comments
Linda Baie
The picture book is on my list, hopefull my library will have it! Love the “breathe deeply”, Marcie. I do with my spruces all around! Happy Mother’s Day!
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Thank you, Linda! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
Margaret Simon
I’ve been breathing a lot of new growth lately on my morning walks. Also hearing lots of birds. Do you take a notebook with you?
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Yes, I take a field notes notebook with me. It slips easily in a pocket.
Linda Mitchell
The perfume of pine…yes, please! Thanks for the book rec. I need that one in my library.
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
You definitely need this book in your library! I can definitely see middle school teachers using it!
PATRICIA J FRANZ
The smell of an evergreen forest must be part of heaven!
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Yes!!!
Carol Labuzzetta
Love your new haiku, Marcie. I love the smell of pine. My husband and I walk in the woods each day. I look closely at our surrounding nature. It is inspiring to be surrounded by it. I hope your walks are productive.
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
They have been very productive the past few weeks.
Tracey Kiff-Judson
Such a pretty shade of green on that new growth! I love evergreen scents – I have a balsam and cedar diffuser that I enjoy during the winter holidays. Your poem made that scent pop into my head!
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Oh yes!
Rose Cappelli
I was just noticing the different shades of green in the evergreens at Longwood Gardens! I always try to breathe as deeply as possible while I’m there to gather all the lovely scents. Beautiful photo and haiku (as always!)
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Thank you! Yes, the greening is so beautiful!
Jone MacCulloch
Just this week, I photoed new growth on a pine tree. I love theusing. morning walk a s meditation.
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
It takes practice–at least for me–to walk as meditation.
Denise Krebs
Marcie, I so agree on the recommendation for We Who Produce Pearls. It is a great book for all ages for learning about and empathizing with the history of Asian Americans. I can smell your fragrant haiku today. Beautiful!
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Yes, so glad you enjoyed the book too!
Karen Edmisten
The absolute best perfume in the world!
And thanks for introducing me to WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS. It does indeed look stunning.
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
The poetry and art are both stunning!
Laura Purdie Salas
New growth is always a celebration, isn’t it, Marcie? Your haiku’s lovely.
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
So true!!! New growth is a cause for celebration!
Michelle Kogan
Thanks again for another rich post Marcie!!! Love your centering haiku, the book sounds, intriguing, and. Amanda’s art/poetryb is fascinating , all a treasure!
Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Yes! It’s a beautiful book!
Carol Varsalona
Marcie, your nature haiku is the fresh air I need while inside my hospital room. I also love the purple floral images on your welcome page.