Poetry Month - Day 24: Noise

Today is International Noise Awareness Day - a day when we warn people about the long term exposure to noise.  Noise induced hearing loss can not be reversed!  So, if you go to concerts or when you mow the lawn or are exposed to loud noises, wear ear plugs - protect your hearing!!  You can learn more about it here, at the Center for Hearing and Communication.  

In honor of Noise Awareness Day, I'm posting a Bowery Poetry Club/ASL Slam!  Check it out!

Wasn't that cool?

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Poetry Month - Day 23: Spunk

Today's word comes from the spunky, Penny Klostermann!  I'm just guessing she's spunky because I've never met her in person, or seen her on video, but I have a feeling she is, based on my written conversations with her and her great sense of humor!  So, here's my Spunk poem - I hope you don't think it stinks!

Spunk

There’s nothing like skunk

to instill you with spunk

To run for the hills -

‘cause that skunky stink kills!

When out on the street

It is so far from sweet

But when it’s on dogs

it’s like living with hogs.

It’s just like the stench

of a World War 1 trench.

The skunky perfume

will pollute the whole room.

It sits on the chairs

and it climbs up the stairs

It clings to your clothes

and it sticks in your nose.

It wafts off your skin

which will make your head spin.

You'll feel a bit sick

‘cause the air is so thick.

So heed my advice.

I will not say it twice!

Avoid getting sprayed

or you may need first aid!

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Poetry Month - Day 22: Earth

I wrote my poem using the word Earth, in honor of Earth Day.  I've made suggestions for helping the environment, but it's only a drop in the bucket.  If you add some more ideas - I'll add them to the poem!

Earth

What is it worth

to save the Earth?

Here are a few

things you can do:

Don’t be disgraced,

recycle waste.

You can go far

without a car.

Walk if you like

or ride your bike.

Tell your daughter,

“Save some water.

Please don’t shower

for an hour.”

Lower the heat,

cover your feet.

Show that you care,

turn off the air.

The ozone's thinned,

so switch to wind.

Or get it done

by using sun.

Turn off the light,

except at night.

Driving to school?

Try to carpool.

Make yourself heard

and spread the word.

Tweet on Twitter,

“Please don’t litter!”

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Poetry Month - Day 21: Cryptic

Today's word, Cryptic, was suggested by my writer-friend, Penny Klostermann. I wrote my poem, using Cryptic, and because I LOVE cryptograms, I turned it into one! If you've never done a cryptogram before, go to this website - it teaches how and gives helpful pointers.  If you get stuck, I've provided three hints at the bottom of this post.  

Also, please don't reveal the answer or you may spoil the fun for someone else!

Cryptic

HUSC GDVSDCS’G ASYCW JBENKYJ 

YK JRC LSSO RNDJROENKYJ. 

APK KRQS EDPB KYVS - EDP’OO WSK YK 

YL EDP FD, EDP HDC’K BSWBSK YK!

WARNING!!  DO NOT GO BEYOND THIS POINT 
UNLESS YOU WANT HELP SOLVING THE CRYPTOGRAM!

Here is hint #1:

B = R

  Here is hint #2:

  S = E

  

  Here is hint #3:

  O = L

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