Author Archives: rosecappelli

Progressive Poem 2023

What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than by creating a progressive poem with a community of kind and caring poets! Irene Latham started this practice in the kidlit community in 2012, and Margaret Simon took over in 2020, … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: 2 Moon Haiku + 1 More

Today is not only Poetry Friday, but it’s also the last day of March. I’ve been trying to write short poems, mostly haiku, as part of my daily writing routine. It’s been fun finding places where a poem is hiding, … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: It’s Spring!

The Poetry Friday Roundup for March 24 is here! I’m happy to be hosting today and also celebrating the start of spring. For me, spring doesn’t officially start until I revisit one of my favorite E.E.Cummings poems: [in Just-]by E.E.Cummings … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Community

(Photo from Pixabay) Happy Poetry Friday! One of my least favorite household chores is shopping for groceries. During the pandemic it was grueling, and that was the only time my husband went with me (once or twice). Still, I persevere, … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: The Flower Show

Happy Poetry Friday! This week I attended the Philadelphia Flower Show billed as the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event. It’s always a treat in March, when cold winds are blowing, to step into Spring at the Flower Show. An … Continue reading

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