Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: Walt Whitman From "Song of Myself"
In this video episode [5:36] from The Favorite Poem Project, John Doherty, a construction worker from Boston, describes himself and explains why Walt Whitman's poem entitled "Song of Myself" is an inspiration to his life. Then Doherty...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project:"we Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks
In this video episode [4:55] from The Favorite Poem Project, John Ulrich, a young adult student from the Boston area, describes himself and explains why "We Real Cool" by Gwendolynn Brooks is an inspiration to his life. Ulrich reads...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "Facing It" by Yusef Komunyakaa
In this video episode [4:03] from The Favorite Poem Project, Michael Lythgowe, a foundation director and Vietnam veteran, describes himself and explains why Yusef Komunyakaa's poem entitled "Facting It" helps him have the strength to...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "The Sloth" by Theodore Roethke
In this video episode [4:20] from the The Favorite Poem Project, a 5th grader named Katherine Mechling describes her busy life and explains why Theodore Roethke's poem entitled "The Sloth" is her favorite poem. Machling orates "The...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "Gitanjali" by Rabindranath Tagore
In this video episode [5:40] from The Favorite Poem Project, Jayashree Chatterjee, a librarian who lives in New Jersey, describes herself and explains why Rabindranath Tagore's poem entitled "Gitanjali" connects to her life that was...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "Politics" by William Butler Yeats
In this video episode [5:29] from The Favorite Poem Project, Stephen Conteaguero, a United States Marine officer who is stationed in Miami, Florida, describes himself and explains why William Yeats' poem entitled "Politics" connects to...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "The Lower Leaves of the Trees" by Sone No Yoshitada
In this video episode [3:19] from The Favorite Poem Project, Kiyoshi Houston, a middle school student who is living in California, describes himself and explains why Sone No Yoshitada's poem entitled "The Lower Leaves of the Trees"...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "The Waking" by Theodore Roethke
In this video episode [7:30] from The Favorite Poem Project, Tom Moran, a head school custodian from Illinois, describes himself and explains why Theodore Roethke's poem entitled "The Waking" connects to his life. The poem discusses the...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "The Idea of Order at Key West" by Wallace Stevens
In this video episode [9:14] from The Favorite Poem Project, Hana Bajramovic, a Yale law student, describes herself and explains why Wallace Steven's poem entitled "The Idea of Order at Key West" connects to her life. The poem discusses...
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,...
Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project: "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
In this video episode [7:01] from The Favorite Poem Project, Reverand Michael Haynes, a minister living in Boston, describes himself and explains why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled "A Psalm of Life" is an inspiration to his...
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.