Poetry Challenge #187-Look Up at the Sky!
Because, with all we do, it seems we need to be reminded, today, April 14th, has been officially declared Look Up at the Sky Day! in honor of Jack Borden a former news reporter and founder of For Spacious Skies.
This crocodile cloud was captured by Rob Millenaar, 30,000 feet above China.
During broadcasts Borden routinely reminded viewers—especially children—to look up and admire the sky and beauty around us. On his 92nd birthday, April 14th, 2020, the Day was officially declared. Jack passed on in December and now the link to the For Spacious Skies websites seem to be broken, but the Facebook page is live, with some glorious snaps. And the sky!
Poetry Challenge #187
Look Up at the Sky Day
Every time you look up at the sky, it’s different. Sometimes there are clouds. Maybe a flock of geese fly overhead. Or you might hear the sound of an airplane and see the trail it leaves behind. Maybe you see the moon or stars or…something else.
Look up! Describe what you see. Use similes (the ____ looks like ___) to create a feeling.
Set Your Timer for 7 Minutes
Start Writing!
Don’t Think About it, just do it!
HEAD’S UP!
Look Up at the Sky Playlist: Charles Kuralt reported on Jack Borden.
Cindy Faughnan and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge more than 4 years ago. Now we take turns creating prompts to share with you. Our hope is that creatives—children & adults—will use our prompts as springboards to launch playtime with words. 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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