Our host today at http://www.ethicalela.com for the March Open Write, Day 3, is Stefani Boutelier, Associate Professor of Education at Aquinas College in Michigan. She’s using technology tools this week and inviting us to apply some of these ideas in our teaching. Today, she invites us to participate in Flip Poetry. You can read her full prompt here.
I’ll return to the Open Write later to explore more with today’s flip, but to begin this morning with a heart full of gratitude for warmth on this 26-degree morning, I’m writing a springtime palindrome poem in 3-21-23 fashion for today (as the first day of spring) and tomorrow (as a palindrome date). I can use syllables, words, or apply a function of math to each line to write this. I saw gorgeous azaleas at the campground over the weekend and add them to my pile of good things I celebrate today! I’ll experiment with Stef’s flip at lunchtime!
Springtime 32123 Palindrome Poem
Pink azaleas bloom
Buds burst
Open
Promising
Warmer days
Ahead….welcome springtime!
Common Threads 
Love that it works backwards and forwards!
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Thank you, Melanie!
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Azaleas! You’re way ahead of us. Also, today is 3-20-2023, so looked at that way (at least with my foggy morning brain), it seems that today is a palindrome day, too.
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I didn’t realize it until you pointed it out! Thanks! Yes. A string of palindrome days is fast approaching.
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Kim,
Gorgeous photo. The palindrome is a lovely encapsulation of your springtime hopes and desires. Good things come to those who wait.
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Thanks, Glenda!
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Kim, what a wonderful poem. I need some healing blooms in my own life. Fantastic photo!
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Thank you, Barb!
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How beautiful! Today’s date (3/20/23) is a palindrome as well – how fun!
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Yes, Britt, I believe we have a string of them this week! I hadn’t realized that.
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Thank you for the reminder about the date palindromes – love these! And your spring poem – so very dear. I love the word “promising” – I love how it sounds so fervent as it rolls across my lips. May spring temps come soon!!
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Thank you, Maureen! I do love the palindrome dates!
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Thank you for the glimpse of spring. It is not here yet. I love the pictures!
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It keeps teasing us here.
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Kim, I think spring has sprung today, on this equinox. However, the weather is reporting rain for the next 36-48 hours, in the 30s and 40s, and maybe a little snow mixed in. I wrote a palindrome poem like yours for tomorrow. 🙂
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I’m so glad you wrote a palindrome poem! I can’t wait to read it. It is cold here, too. I need it to warm up. We brought home a new batch of chicks and I’m about to have to bring them into my kitchen even with a heat lamp on….it’s that cold.
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I love this burst of springtime celebration, Kim! It lifts my spirits. My grandmother used to call me or write me, saying “You should see my azaleas!” She loved them so. The photo is gorgeous. I didn’t get around to Ethical ELA yesterday at all, alas.
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Fran, I miss you when you aren’t there, but I’m glad you gave yourself grace.
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Kim, I found your poetic format interesting and the photo a brilliant color for springtime. I may give this format a try.
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Lovely poem to accompany the most gorgeous photo. Azaleas are glorious in full bloom!
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