Today, we’re delighted to offer a collection of classic and contemporary April poems !
In his famous poem, “The Wasteland,” T.S. Eliot called April “the cruelest month.” Current events seem to support his conclusion. But in the United States, April is also National Poetry Month, and we think poetry is a lovely way to soften the cruelty, find joy, and make room for deep breaths. It’s the perfect time to read some poems for April.
In honor of this month, here are ten April poems worth your time, exploring themes of love, nature, tension, and new life.
SPRING BREAK
By April Halprin Wayland
SNIPPET:
The best clouds in the business
are right above me
right now.
We’re riding in this teal convertible
those clouds just dozing
in about forty-nine different shapes
white as clean paper,
their edges like feathers against the blue sky,
blue as Dad’s eyes.
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