National Poetry Day in 2024

Today is National Poetry Day! This year also marks the 200th anniversary of Byron’s death, so we celebrate the Romantic poet with this entry on the Byron Family from The Complete Peerage. He is listed as George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron of Rochdale. Show more

— Parliament Archives (@UKParlArchives) October 3, 2024

If you didn't get to watch @MichaelRosenYes ' Big 50 Year Show in class today, then why not celebrate #NationalPoetryDay at home? We recommend some hot potato or a *nice* slice of chocolate cake as you watch! https://youtu.be/yJfeIXxlUrI Show more

— Children's Bookshow (@ChildrensBkShow) October 3, 2024

Happy National Poetry Day! We can't wait to see what poems you have chosen to share today! Remember to tag us in your pics and performances! #nationalpoetryday

— Lancashire English (LPDS) (@lancsliteracy) October 3, 2024

What a great way for Class 6Ba to end National Poetry Day 2024 by watching the amazing Michael Rosen perform his wonderful poem, ‘Chocolate Cake’. Look at their faces @sjvblackpool @MichaelRosenYes

— St John Vianney English Hub (@SJVEnglishHub) October 3, 2024

Today is National Poetry Day! When he isn’t keeping the railway safe and moving freely, Network Rail signaller Ezra Miles is penning his thoughts down in the form of poetry. Listen to three of his railway inspired poems below & read his story here: Show more

— Network Rail Kent & Sussex (@NetworkRailSE) October 3, 2024

BECAUSE some friends have encouraged me to DO SOMETHING with my poems, I'm sharing four of them via this #poetrythread. I'm v nervous about this, so pls consider interacting with this thread and letting me know what you think. Poem 1 is untitled (title suggestions are welcome) Show more

— Mekhala Saran (@mekhala_saran) October 4, 2024

A whisper that cannot be bought. We couldn't let national poetry day pass without a word from our poet-in-(non)-residence, Daniel Grimston. Join us and Show more

— Right to Roam (@Right_2Roam) October 3, 2024