Events

National Orchid Day

Happy National Orchid Day!

Show of hands, who else has heard to water these tropical wonders is with one ice cube? I heard it was as to not over water them. Again I question orchid are tropical so I wouldn’t think water would be a problem, but an ice cube how many days to an orchid deal with winter weather. *Skeptical Yes I am and yet, one ice cube seem to keep them alive in my house.

Prompt:

Write a poem about orchids or use Orchid as the title.

Enjoy!

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-orchid-day-april-16

National Haiku Day

It’s National Haiku Day! So you know we are writing poetry!

If you have never written a haiku before don’t worry. Check out for some pointers here:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/education/glossary/haiku-or-hokku And just have fun.

Prompt:

Write a Haiku

 

Enjoy!

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/pop-culture-lifestyle/national-haiku-poetry-day-april-17

National Earth Day

It’s National Earth Day!

If you can stand or sit with your feet on the ground without shoes and breathe. Take this moment to breathe with the earth. As you breathe in let gratitude fill your lungs. As you exhale imagine your breath going into the core of the earth fueling Mother as she fuels you with the next inhale.

Now that you are all charged up. Pour that energy into a poem.

Prompt:

Write a poem about Earth Day or to the Earth.

Don’t forget to share your poem with us.
Enjoy!

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-earth-day-april-22