Poetry Challenge #125-Cloudy With a Chance of . . .

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Hold onto your hat! Your umbrella! Your snazzy two-button blazer! and grab your microphone! It’s National Weatherperson Day!

“This annual holiday commemorates the birthday of John Jeffries who was born on this day, February 5th, in 1744.  Dr. Jeffries, a scientist and a surgeon, is considered to be one of America’s first weather observers.   He kept weather records from 1774 to 1816.  Jeffries took his first balloon observation in 1784.”—National Day Calendar

Poetry Challenge #125

Cloudy with a Chance of . . .

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In honor of National Weatherpersons’ Day, forecast the weather in poetry. Write your poem in a Weatherperson’s voice (or channel Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy). Make your forecast factual or fantastical—creator’s choice!

For inspiration—and a few laughs—view these Weatherperson Out-Takes!

Set your timer for 7 minutes

Don’t think about it too much; just do it!

Start writing!

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Cindy Faughnan and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge about 1400 days ago (who’s counting?). We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the Challenge, let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole poem in the comments.

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