Did you know that April 15 is the start of Young
Poet’s Week across Canada?
It’s part of National Poetry Month – a 14-year-long
tradition of celebrating Canadian poets.
We’re learning about different types
of poetry in class. I love to write short stories, so maybe I can write a poem,
too?
I’m going to start with a Haiku.
A Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry,
and it’s only three lines. The first and last line each have 5 syllables, and
the middle line has 7.
Think you’ll forget? Here’s an easy way to remember:
I am first with 5Then 7 in the middle5 again to end
Easy, right? How about you try with me? Can you
write a haiku about something to do with canola? Or maybe the colour yellow?
Email your haiku to me at chase.superman.duffy@gmail.com
and I’ll send you a copy of Gotta Jet, the second Chase Duffy adventure
book – and, I’ll publish your haiku on this blog!
But don’t stop there. Go to www.youngpoets.ca for a list of activities
you and your teacher can do to celebrate Young Poet’s Week. There will be
games, poetry ideas, and even the chance to have your poem critiqued by an
online mentor. Good luck!
Gotta jet – I’m starting my yellow canola haiku
right now.
- Chase
Superman Duffy
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