When the scarlet cardinal tells, Her dream to the dragon-fly, And the lazy breeze rocks the nest in the trees, And murmurs a lullaby, — It is July. When the tangled cobweb pulls The … [Read more...] about “July” by Susan Hartley Swett
Poetry
“Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
A Ballad of the Republic, Sung in the Year 1888. The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day; The score stood four to two with but one inning more to play. And then when Cooney died … [Read more...] about “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
“The Butterfly and the Bee” by William Lisle Bowles
Methought I heard a butterfly Say to a labouring bee: "Thou hast no colours of the sky On painted wings like me." "Poor child of vanity! those dyes, And colours bright and rare," With mild … [Read more...] about “The Butterfly and the Bee” by William Lisle Bowles
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other forms of writing. There are several benefits to … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
“The Arrow and the Song” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where; For, so swiftly it flew, the sight Could not follow it in its flight. I breathed a song into the air, It fell to earth, I knew … [Read more...] about “The Arrow and the Song” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“Pirate Story” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Three of us afloat in the meadow by the swing, Three of us aboard in the basket on the lea. Winds are in the air, they are blowing in the spring, And waves are on the meadow like the waves there … [Read more...] about “Pirate Story” by Robert Louis Stevenson
“The Spider and the Fly” by Mary Howitt
Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly, "'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, And I've a many curious things … [Read more...] about “The Spider and the Fly” by Mary Howitt
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in … [Read more...] about “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth
“A Thunder Storm” by Susan Coolidge
The day was hot and the day was dumb, Save for cricket's chirr or the bee's low hum, Not a bird was seen or a butterfly, And ever till noon was over, the sun Glared down with a yellow and terrible … [Read more...] about “A Thunder Storm” by Susan Coolidge
“The Sky-lark” by Felicia Hemans
THE Sky-lark, when the dews of morn Hang tremulous on flower and thorn, And violets round his nest exhale Their fragrance on the early gale, To the first sunbeam spreads his wings, Buoyant with … [Read more...] about “The Sky-lark” by Felicia Hemans
