April 10 was Poem in Your Pocket Day for this year, but any day can be a poem in your pocket day. How about June 10?
The idea for the day was initiated in April 2002 by the Office of the Mayor in New York City, in partnership with the city’s Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative to all fifty United States, encouraging individuals around the country to participate. In 2016, the League of Canadian Poets extended Poem in Your Pocket Day to Canada.
Poem in Your Pocket Day is observed on the last Thursday of April as an annual celebration of poetry during National Poetry Month.
It’s easy to participate. Select a poem, carry it with you, and share it with others throughout the day,
The goal is to inspire a love of poetry and foster a sense of community through this shared experience.
The poets.org website has more than 10,000 poems if you need suggestions.
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