Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "When You Are Old" by William Butler Yeats
In this video episode [10:19] from The Favorite Poem Project, Samantha Kyrkostas, a development manager who has traveled the world, and Dr. Charles Schlegel, a retired dentist and Krykostas' grandfather, share their special connection to...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "At the Fishhouses" by Elizabeth Bishop
In this video episode [7:30] from The Favorite Poem Project, Alexander Scherr, a professor at the University of Georgia, describes himself and explains how Elizabeth Bishop's entitled "At the Fishhouses" helps him connect to his early...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "My Papa's Waltz" by Theodore Roethke
In this video episode [4:22] from Favorite Poem Project, William Van Fields, a retired corporate executive from California, describes himself and explains why Theodore Roethke's poem entitled "My Father's Waltz" evokes connections to his...
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Poetry Hunter: Adam Thinking
This site shares written and audio versions of the poem entitled "Adam Thinking" by Lucille Clifton. This poem describes a young man who has been devastated by a girl.
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "Since There's No Help" by Michael Drayton
Kurt Sepmeier, a music retailer from Chicago, describes himself and explains why Michael Drayton's poem entitled "Since There's No Help" connected to his life after a breakup with a girlfriend. Then Sepmeier reads aloud the poem by...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: A Gardener's Poem: Think Garden
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] This video from KET's Think Garden collection explores the many roles of a gardener through a short, fun poem. This video is available in both English and Spanish audio,...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: A Season Audio by Joseph Brodsky
Contains an audio recording of the poem "A Season" by Joseph Brodsky provided by the Academy of American Poets.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: A Slice of Wedding Cake Audio by Robert Graves
Contains an audio recording of the poem "A Slice of Wedding Cake" by Robert Graves provided by the Academy of American Poets.
TES Global
Tes: Brain Teaser Fun With Words 2 of 5 r.a.p. Rhythm and Poetry
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will practice their poetry skills. When given a list of phrases, students will complete them with humorous phrases that match the established rhythm.