April is National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which was introduced in 1996--and is organized by the Academy of American Poets. It is a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. Today, it is celebrated worldwide.
This poem is written in celebration of beautiful words that describe the work of Rotarians. It is written as “Expanded List”--a form of poetry which I created to help very young children enjoy success at writing poetry. The technique is described in my book “The Littlest Poets and Me.”
Rotarians At Work and Play
By Cleo MeriAbut Jarvis
Projects near
Projects small
Projects far
Projects large
Beneficial to one and all
Books
Tablets
Scholarships
School supplies
Book Mobiles
Youth leaderships
Dispersing literacy around the world
Wheelchairs
Lovin’ lunches
Homeless shelters
Cancer Vans
Foodbanks
Senior centers
Acts of kindness from helping hands
Meetings
Fellowships
Bell ringing
Parties
BBQs
Picnics
Men—women—elders--youth
Joining hands—standing tall
Bringing joy to one and all
