Welcome to April–otherwise known as National Poetry Month! I am not planning any big poetry projects for myself this year, but I am looking forward to basking in all the poetry goodness that abounds this month. Susan Bruck is collecting links to all the fabulous poetry projects throughout the kidlitosphere at Soul Blossom Living. Join in with writing your own poems or just enjoy readking. And don’t forget to follow the Progressive Poem coordinated by Margaret Simon. Find the links for each day here.

This spring I have been fascinated watching the geese who visit our pond. Usually, they have built their nest on other ponds, but this year our pond has been selected as home. My husband is not thrilled, but I am delighted watching them.

The Nest

Two geese float upon the pond

heads bobbing under the surface
looking for a tasty morsel.

Then they gather leaves and grass,
fluff and pluck downy feathers
to form a cozy island nest.

Each Friday, I am excited to take part in Poetry Friday, where writers share their love of all things poetry. Mary Lee hosts the Poetry Friday Roundup today at A Year of Reading. She is keeping a haiku diary for National Poetry month. Hurry  over and check out all the poetry morsels offered up today.