National Poem in your Pocket Day

 Today is National Poem In Your Pocket Day.  It's the day to put a copy of your favorite poem in your pocket and share it with everyone you meet today.  

This holiday was started in New York City as part of their National Poetry Month celebration.  What a great way to share your love of poetry with other people.  

It's very simple to participate in this holiday.   Print out (or handwrite) a copy of your favorite poem and carry it with you today.  Share your favorite poem with friends, family and coworkers.  If you are shy about reading poetry in front of others, why not print out copies of the poem and hand them out?  Be creative.  Poems can be handed out at a favorite coffee house, train station, grocery line, nursing home or local business.  Encourage local businesses to participate by offering a discount to those with a poem.     Maybe put a poem in a loved one's lunch today.  Or on a coworker's desk.    Add a poem to your signature on your emails.  Tape a poem to the watercooler, in the breakroom or copy room.  How about trying your hand at writing poetry?

You can also share the poem(s) on social media by using  #pocketpoem .

If you have not given poetry a fair chance, this is your day to discover this wonderful art.  Check out The Academy of American Poets.  You can join a number of people and read a poem a day.   

Do you have a favorite poem or poet?