T.S. Eliot may think that “April is the cruelest month,” but I’m over March and looking forward to National Poetry Month. I’ve been planning a project that I’m excited about, but am not ready to share the details today. While I was tidying up my classroom this afternoon it occurred to me that some book spine poetry would be a good way to warm up for next month. Here are a few short poems, courtesy of some of my favorite authors.
how to heal a broken wing:
love
how to read a book.
Follow the recipe
after dark.
You nest here with me,
this place I know.
sweep up the sun
green on green
hike
a world of wonders.
Footprints on the roof.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week for the beginning of National Poetry Month. In the meantime, be sure to visit Susan Bruck at Soul Blossom Living for the Poetry Friday Roundup.
Reading to the Core 
These are so wonderful. Book spine poetry is not as easy as it may seem. I love your beautiful set-up for the photos, a lovely nest to crawl into and read.
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Oh, you did so well on these!!! I should give some a try. Love them. Can’t wait to see what your April plan is.
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I loved that first one. Such fun!
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My favorite is the second one! I’m also ready for April—I hope some poems find me. I appreciate all the inspiration you create. Happy Spring.
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Fun! Sometimes we just need to use the words in front of us!
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Love these!! Looking forward to your project for NPM. 🙂
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I’m just smiling at how great your library is! I enjoyed your poems and look forward to the unveiling of your project. I am thinking of being a little more focused in my NPM writing as well. Hmmm….
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I love your small additions to the book spines, too, Catherine. You’ve made me want to pull out books to write! Each one means spring to me! I’ll look forward to your secret April goal revealed!
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Thanks for these nature filled treasures with props that add more wonder. Looking forward to your poetry project for April’s NPM!
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Catherine, this are super! I especially love healing a broken wing. So many beautiful spine-lines.
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This is some of the best book spine poetry I’ve seen! Great job! My favorite is the first, I think. Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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I love all of these, Catherine. As Margaret said, spine poetry is indeed trickier than it seems. I can’t wait to hear about your project. I’m looking forward to mine!
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Book spine poems are such fun. I love your photo compositions for each.
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Wahoo! I can’t wait to find out what your project actually is…maybe I’ve guessed! I especially like your “hike” spine poem.
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Aw, these are wonderful, Catherine! I especially love the sweet simplicity of your first one. I’m looking forward to hearing more about your NPM poetry project!
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