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10 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Salisbury chapter.

 

In lieu of April being National Poetry Month here are some ways you can celebrate!

 

  1. Watch a poetry movie

2. Chalk a Poem on the sidewalk

3. Learn more about poetry events in your state

4. Buy a poetry book from your local bookstore

5. Memorize a poem

6. Take a poetry class or workshop

7. Attend a poetry reading at your university, bookstore, or café

8. Write a poem about your friends or day

9. Read a poem at an open mic night

10. Learn about different poetic forms 

Hey guys! Bobbi Amar-Atsen is a graduate of Salisbury University with a Bachelors in Business Management and a concentration in Human Resources. When she is not binge watching Black Mirror or The Get Down she is reading a Thousand Splendid Suns by Hosseini (again) and taking long meaningful walks to her fridge. In her spare time she enjoys taking photographs of the beautiful people, and scenery around her. In the future she hopes to open up her own nonprofit organization in Ghana and work for a large company. She joined Her Campus Salisbury to gain more experience with writing, and connect with other empowering women.
Stephanie Chisley is an outgoing go-getter. Originally, Stephanie is from Oxon Hill, MD. She is currently a student at Salisbury University where she is studying Communication Arts with a track in journalism and public relations and a minor in Theater. While attending Salisbury University, Stephanie currently holds an executive board position as the secretary for Salisbury's Society of Professional Journalists . Stephanie plans on becoming an anchor for E! News or a writer, radio host, and announcer for BuzzFeed. In her free time, Stephanie is always on her phone scanning through social media, communicating with her friends, and finding new places to eat near her area.