The poem in the pocket of John McDermott
John McDermott writes: I’ll carry about 50 copies of “A Drinking Song,” which is really a love poem, and very short, so easy to copy and give away. A Drinking Song... Read More
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Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day!
We’ve been sharing poems all month from CKP writers, staff, and friends.
Want poem is in your pocket today?  Leave a comment, write it on our wall, we want to know! Read More
The poem in Florenz Eisman's pocket
Florenz Eisman, CKP’s Managing Editor, writes: On days when a smile is called for, I turn to my favorite nonsense poem: “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll. It brings me back momentarily to... Read More
Deborah Henry's "Poem in Your Pocket"
Deborah Henry writes: I would say my daughter Sara’s awesome poem, “Train Home From Work,” which was published in England but she would be mortified that her work was being promoted... Read More
Three for this Tuesday: Poem in Your Pocket
 Adele Kenny chose: “Why I Wake Early” by Mary Oliver Adele explains:  This poem is a mini-lesson in gratitude, in paying attention, and in reverence. It’s a poem about waking that wakes... Read More
Nin Andrews gives us the "poem in her pocket"
Nin Andrews selected: “Neruda’s Hat” by Kelli Russell Agodon On a day when weather stole every breeze,Pablo told her he kept bits of his poemstucked behind the band in his hat.... Read More
The many poems in Danny Shot’s pocket
Danny Shot writes: I always carry a few poems with me, well because I teach a few classes and I don’t like to repeat myself. This year’s collection will include: Jack... Read More
Welcoming Friday with Three “Poems in Your Pocket”
Martin Farawell chose… “Northern Pike” by James Wright Martin explains: The first time I read this poem, I don’t know how many years ago that was, I wanted to carry it with... Read More
January Gill O'Neil's pick for "Poem in Your Pocket"
January Gill O’Neil writes… My poem this time around will be William Carlos Williams’ poem “To Elsie.”  It’s a poem I rediscovered recently, one I’ve always loved. And seems more relevant... Read More