Honor Poetry Month

Poetry writing can't be taught. Well, maybe you can learn strict rhyming limericks or doggerel (like I write) . The synthesis of metaphor and sound constituting lyrical, literary works is another matter. But perhaps we can learn from poets' lives and interpretations of their works.

Annenberg Media offers at Learner.org, a video instructional series on American poetry with one-hour video programs and coordinated books, dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews of 13 American poets.

The Voices & Visions multi-media program is for high school and adult learners. Although purchasing the series is expensive, it appears that if you register, you can have free access to video streaming media.