National Poetry Day is an annual event. This year the theme is Water.
If you’re a teacher, there are resources available to help you think about what you could be doing with your class or school here: http://www.forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poetry-day/resources/lesson-plans/
Also information on the Poetry Society’s website here: http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/info/npd/
Of course the way to really bring your lessons alive is to book a poet for the day.
Here’s a rondel from my book Wanted Alive, also available with a picture on blipfoto.com.
Something To Look Forward To
Someday the sun will shine.
We’ll step out and not get wet.
One day, but not just yet,
the weather will be fine.
That day will be yours and mine.
We’ll sunbathe. Joyfully sweat.
Someday the sun will shine.
We’ll step out and not get wet.
So don’t grumble. Don’t whine.
Don’t lose hope. Don’t fret.
Things will get better. You bet.
Look for an omen. A sign.
Someday the sun will shine.
We’ll step out and not get wet.
Bernard Young Poet 