Like the music inspired by The Song of Hiawatha that I shared last week, there’s an abundance of parodies inspired… Read more Parody of Hiawatha
Category: Poetry
10 Fun Facts About Jack Prelutsky
Jack Prelutsky is one of my kids’ favourite poets. A couple of weeks ago they recited some of his comical… Read more 10 Fun Facts About Jack Prelutsky
A Camping Poem & the Jindyworobak Movement
Right now I’m at camp with extended family… and that means beach, sports, games, sleeping bags, mosquitoes, and of course… Read more A Camping Poem & the Jindyworobak Movement
Poetry in Context: “Spring”
I see that I did not write any posts on “Poetry in Context” in 2021. I think I can do… Read more Poetry in Context: “Spring”
Poetry in Context: “O Holy Night”
In scouting about for Christmas carols with interesting origin stories, I came across “O Holy Night.” Read on and you’ll… Read more Poetry in Context: “O Holy Night”
Poetry in Context: “Autumn”
Every year I try to remember to share a fall poem on my blog (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). This year… Read more Poetry in Context: “Autumn”
Poetry in Context: “Farewell to the Farm”
I suppose a year ago would have been the best time to post about this poem, since that is when… Read more Poetry in Context: “Farewell to the Farm”
Poetry in Context: “Three Seasons”
Maybe you’ve heard the poem that begins “Brown and furry / Caterpillar in a hurry.” It was written by Christina… Read more Poetry in Context: “Three Seasons”
Poetry in Context: “I’ve been wandering…”
When Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) and her siblings were young they created an imaginary world called the Glass Town Confederacy. This… Read more Poetry in Context: “I’ve been wandering…”
Poetry in Context: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 2
The British Library website is a good place view material related to Shakespeare. Besides plays he wrote 154 sonnets and… Read more Poetry in Context: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 2
Poetry in Context: “Vespers”
Have you seen the movie Goodbye, Christopher Robin? It’s an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the context of the world-famous Winnie-the-Pooh… Read more Poetry in Context: “Vespers”
Poetry in Context: “in Just-“
At this time of year I always think of E.E. Cummings’ poem “in Just-,” also known as “Chansons Innocentes: I.”… Read more Poetry in Context: “in Just-“
Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
December 24, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night,” which began as the German song… Read more Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”