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Two Poems 28 February 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Sally Gerard

I love this poetry form which is all about hands and what hands say about people. I wrote these two recently: Robert has hands rough and worn from work.  He turns the pages of the engine book gently, reverently. Robert … Continue reading →

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More Altered Books 20 February 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Sally Gerard

These are images from some of my students’ poetry in their altered book poetry projects. 

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Altered Books 16 February 2017

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sally Gerard

My freshmen have been studying and writing poetry since we came back from winter break. At the outset I told them that when we got to the end, they would beg me to keep doing poetry. They scoffed and laughed … Continue reading →

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Lent 9 February 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Lent begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. I’m looking forward to this season of reflection and repentance. I thought ahead for once and ordered my daily devotional book for Lent and I’m having some difficulty not just sitting down and reading … Continue reading →

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Alive and Well 19 January 2016

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Poetry is alive and well, no matter how much my students groan. They write the most amazing lines about football, basketball, wrestling, tractors, farming, cheerleading, video gaming, friends, family and even dinner. Poetry should be a short lyrical response to … Continue reading →

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The Book Thief 21 March 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Sally Gerard

  I watched The Book Thief recently and was struck again by the power of words. I remember memorizing scripture and poetry and how powerful those words are when they come to you in dark places. Words take us to … Continue reading →

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