Spring Tulips
One is lovely
peaking up suddenly
in the greening grass,
searching for its own place,
an introvert
an adventurer
away from the crowd
waving together
in the wind
below the window.
Tulips are great flowers for learning.
Fun Facts
Learn the parts of a flower in spring:
- Journey North: Parts of a flower: images and text
- 5 Ways to Teach with Tulips
Plant Tulips in the Fall
Prompt:
- Plan a fall tulip garden.
- Take a look at these images, which are mostly public domain, for ideas on how to draw a tulip.
- Or try an easy way:
- Write a poem about a tulip in one of these images or in your neighborhood – it can be descriptive or tell a story.
This post is a Slice of My Life, part of a March Slice of Life by The Two Writing Teachers with tweets at #sol20