Every month I sit down and list twenty small creative goals that I’d like to complete in the month. I usually get at least half of them completed which makes me feel like I’m adding creativity to my life on a regular basis. I truly believe that almost anyone can do ten small things in a month that add up to big creative changes in their lives.

April is National Poetry Month so perhaps we should focus on what we can do that’s creative and related to poetry. Here’s a look at ten different small things that most of us could do to bring poetry to our lives this month:

1. Write out a quote about poetry. It doesn’t take long to find a quotation about poetry that we like and then to write it out on nice paper. Hang it somewhere that you can see it throughout the rest of the month to feel inspired to appreciate poetry.
2. Attend one poetry event. There must be a poetry reading or poetry slam somewhere in your area this month. If you’re free, take a few hours out of your day to go on a poetry date with yourself.
3. Check a book of poetry out of the local library. You don’t even have to read all of it. Just read one or two poems this month.
4. Write a poem. It doesn’t have to be perfect or even good. The idea is just to get your creative juices flowing.
5. Blog about poetry. If you don’t blog, write about poetry on your Facebook or Twitter account.
6. Watch poetry videos on YouTube. There are recordings of people reading their poetry, visual poetry pictures and footage of poetry competitions.
7. Buy those poetry magnets and play with them.
8. Go to a bookstore and read a children’s poetry book. You’ll be reminded of the fun of poetry!
9. Copy a favorite poem and send it to someone you love. Share poetry month with others!
10. Give poetry a chance this month. Most people ignore poetry a lot of them. Do anything at all that allows you to give it a chance.

What are you going to do to embrace National Poetry Month?

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