What used to be National Poetry Month is being celebrated by Poetry Boxes this year by featuring online poetry. The first source we celebrate is Rattle. If you are not familiar with Timothy Green and his cadre of poetry experiences you are in for a treat. Rattle.com is the place to start. In addition to their print journal the site has a whole section devoted to ekphrastics, poems about art which are perfect for Poetry Boxes. The weekly Poets Respond® is a delightful way to keep your neighbors up to date with current event poems. There is even a live on YouTube open mic every Sunday to read your submission even if it is not chosen as the Poets Respond® poem of the week.
If that were not enough, on Tuesdays Tim interviews a poet of note. His interview style is seasoned with both laidback charm and expert insight. Then always with an eye to encourage not only reading poetry but writing he ends the interview with a prompt. You’ll spend the next week with poems rattling around in your head and if one drops out you can read it after the interview. Go to the YouTube channel and click “Subscribe.”
