Hello, beautiful readers! This past weekend, my middle school poets competed in a slam poetry contest and won second place. The event coordinators were so impressed with their poems that they invited them to compete at the high school level. While the chances of them winning are slim, the experience to witness slam poetry at the next level is invaluable, so we will attend the competition today. Wish us luck! :-)
This week's #TankaTuesday is being hosted by Robbie, who has invited us to write a poem using onomatopoeia. I chose to write a haiku and use whispers and whistles as my onomatopoeia.
(image courtesy of @Erik_Karits on Pixabay)
wind whispers through trees
a bird whistles in return
perfect harmony
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Ron! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeletePerfect, Yvette! I wish your middle school poets good luck in the competition.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eugi! They placed second in both rounds at the high school level. They did amazing and qualified for semi-finals. Unfortunately, a few of the parents already had plans for this weekend, so we won't be able to participate, but it's okay. The experience was unforgettable for them, and I'm so proud of how well they performed. :-)
DeleteHow exciting, Yvette!
DeleteWhat an exciting opportunity for the young poets! It will help them grow and gain more confidence. I love your poem today!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! They truly loved the experience. I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteYvette, such a cute whispering and whistling bird. Great poem💛
ReplyDeleteThank you, O'Nika! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteWhat an honor to be involved with such a talented group of up-and-coming poets!
ReplyDeleteIt truly is, Violet! Watching them grow and speak their truths is so beautiful for me. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteI love the interaction, the whistle in response to the whispering wind.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deanna! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteAbout the slam poetry experience wow. Bowing to their teacher who got them this far. Fantastic. Congratulations. The poem is fabulous too. So glad I read. Thanks, Yvette. A great win. Xo, Selma
ReplyDeleteThank you, Selma! I love being a part of my poets' journey through poetry. It's so fulfilling. I appreciate your kind words. :-)
DeleteNature in perfect symbiosis. 💚
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thanks for stopping by, Marion! :-)
DeleteLovely haiku Yvette, you must be teaching your students from your heart - what a wonderful achievement 💞
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzanne! I truly enjoy what I do. I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteBeautiful piece Yvette 💜
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ange! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteYou fill my heart with joy, Yvi. I'm so thrilled about your young poets. Your haiku gave me a huge smile! 💟
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteWhat a wonderful haiku Yvette!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paul! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteThis is delightful, Yvette.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteBeautiful haiku. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :-)
DeleteI haven't heard of slam poetry... I hope your team enjoys their experience.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy quiet sounds along with bird calls :)
Slam poetry is performative poetry. It's amazing. Check out #LTABFLA or @bluapplepoetry on the social media sites to see great poems performed. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteBeautiful !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rall! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteCongratulations on the poetry slam. Your students are fortunate to have you. I am so impressed you are fostering the love of poetry in your students. I wish there were more teachers like you. Chapeau !
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Rall! I am blessed to be surrounded by a community of educators and leaders intent of fostering the love of poetry in the next generation. :-)
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