POEM SHARE: Children's poets from across the globe presenting their favorite poems for Poetry Month and beyond!
How can you make the most of each day? Today, the amazing poet Marilyn Singer shares an answer in her poem "Recipe for Celebration." This poem, written in the form of a villanelle, gives directions for actions you can take to live each day of your life with zest and gratitude.
"Recipe for Celebration" is from Marilyn's poetry collection Follow the Recipe. Follow the Recipe, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman, is a book of recipes, both for cooking and living a full life.
Do you have a favorite recipe? Or something you love doing that you could turn into a recipe? Try writing a recipe poem modeled after one of the poems in Marilyn's book, Follow the Recipe. You might even try writing a villanelle!
Happy poetry reading and writing, everyone!
Delightful as always, Marilyn!
ReplyDelete