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6/12/2016

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Song lyrics are one of the best ways to get into poetry.

Not only are they usually a little less intimidating than poems read out loud without a tune, but because they are set to music, they are easier to hold onto. 

Music is poetry. 

​"Happy"
First verse and Chorus

​by Pharrell Williams (2014)

​It might seem crazy what I'm about to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care, baby, by the way

Uh

Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
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Watch the happiest music video you will ever see. 


And for those of you who like book representations of songs, take a look at this posting on books based on songs.

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    Poetry is an act of peace. – Pablo Neruda
    Why Poetry is Important

    What's going on here?!

    Each week, I post a new poem. We read it, discuss it (nicely), respond to each other and share our own experiences.

    I (Miriam) moderate the discussion to ensure that it is a safe, kid-friendly place for poetry discussion to happen!

    I might respond to kids with questions, ask them to find things out, ask if the poem reminds them of something in their lives or connect it with other poems. 

    ​Teachers and parents are welcome to comment, too!

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