30 years of National Poetry Month
- rcarrera73
- Mar 30
- 1 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
I
My little old dog:
A heart-beat
At my feet.
II Spring
A winter wind,
Primroses,
And the new furrow.
III Friendship
The silence of midnight,
A dying fire,
And the best unsaid....
excerpt from "Lyrical Epigrams" by Edith Wharton
"Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture..."
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Poetry Readings in April!
Wednesday, April 15th 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 28th at 5:30
The Milne Public Library is also celebrating National Poetry Month with our yearly Poetry Month Challenge. This year's challenge is to create an ACROSTIC POEM. An acrostic poem is a poem in which certain letters of each line combine to spell out a word when read vertically. These poems can be about anything-your favorite animal, a food you love, a time of day. Stop by to pick up a packet with examples and a guide for creating your poem. All poems returned by May 1st will be entered to win a $30 gift card to a local business in the following catergories: Adults (19+), Teens (13-18), and Children (12 & under). Packets available in the Children's Room, Circulation Desk, Teen Room, and in Spanish in the front lobby.
Deadline to return entries is April 30, 2026!
Thank you for highlighting the significance of National Poetry Month! It’s inspiring to see how poetry continues to evolve and captivate hearts after 30 years. Slope Run Your reflections remind us of the power of words in our lives.
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