Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?
KUNC and In The NoCo are celebrating one of Colorado’s most beautiful and inspiring times of year by asking our listeners to contribute eight-word poems, or “octaves,” inspired by life in Northern Colorado. All you’ll need is your voice, your phone, and your poetry muse!
Here are some examples:
Solitude sought walking high plains in mountain shadow
Highway rush to escape the crush, alpine air
Inspiring prairies, towering mountains, contentment and inspiration collide
To share your poem, all you have to do is record it using your phone in a quiet setting (try your closet or under your comforter in bed) with a clear voice. Please include your name and where you live at the end. Send the audio file to poetrymonth@kunc.org. We’ll be collecting listener poems until Monday, April 15. Some will be featured on our airwaves!
Need inspiration? Check out this poet’s suggestions for writing poetry. This reading from the book Finna by author Nate Marshall may also help you find some inspiration.
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