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Room for Writing: Entering A Poem

January 30, 2021 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

Room for Writing: Entering A Poem Many of my writing ideas come from books I’ve discovered. In the pre-COVID years, I loved to browse my favorite indie bookstores, wandering and reading hoping to come upon an interesting find. I miss those days.

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5 responses to “Room for Writing: Entering A Poem”

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    Nanc
    January 30, 2021

    I miss playing with children and their writing. I connected here with you as you said, “Without writing I know I would not fully be me. Without writing, I would not be able to think through my problems or create new things. Writing needs a conscious, breathing space. Writing needs time.” Especially, I would not fully be me without it.

    I take the time, it helps me process my life and the deep recesses of my heart. Thank you for sharing your words and the students. XO

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    Rosalie Nickles
    January 30, 2021

    Jo I love this. You are a brilliant teacher and yr enthusiasm and love for yr students comes thru. Looking forward to getting together ❤

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    Julie
    January 31, 2021

    Mmmm, such beautiful poetry and writing about poetry. I loved reading your poetry and your students’, and I really want to find that book. There is so much fun and loveliness in everything you write!

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    Loralee
    February 1, 2021

    What wonderful inspiration and writing! Wow!

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    majfoil
    February 10, 2021

    Awesome, as usual. LOVE the Entering a Poem idea. I wonder how it would work with Kindergarten?!??

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