The Kidlit Progressive Poem is moving along through The Land of Poetry. If you’d like to participate, please send me an email. Today’s line is being added by Ruth Hersey at There is no such thing as a God-forsaken Town.
I’ve been in New Orleans all weekend, Monday, and today hanging out with my daughters and their adorable children. Yesterday Aunt Kacky and I took the three kids to the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium. My favorite experience is always the butterfly exhibit. There are so many different species of butterflies flying everywhere.
Finding time and space for writing doesn’t happen when I’m being Mamére, but that’s OK. I’ve had a wonderful weekend of snuggles and giggles.
Ethical ELA’s poetry prompt yesterday was from Wendy Everard on Forgiveness. I turned to William Carlos Williams’ This is Just to Say.
Have you ever had a person in your life who just knows how to punch your buttons? It annoys me that I can’t just turn around and let it wash over me. My whole body tenses, and I usually say something to distract from my obvious irritation.
This is Just to Say
I have seen
your weakness
and rolled into the muck
of ignoranceThe mirror of doubt
is revealing
so clear and criticalI should say something kind
but all I muster
is a lie.Margaret Simon, draft
Reflections on the Teche 
Margaret, I see you have included this year’s National Poetry Month poster, and I can’t wait to get back after spring break and see if mine is there. I love the line chosen for this year. Your poem you share today brings all the honesty in admitting that I too have mustered lies when I should have said something kind – – but preserving the peace is a thing, too, especially where others are involved. I think we might say we have bitten our tongues when needed. High five, friend!