We say goodbye to National Poetry Month only to welcome Spring and the experience of new life all around us.  Take a moment to consider what memories, turning points, "ah ha" moments, or other experiences poetry has enlivened for you.

Enjoy the following poem by Carl Dennis, and visit the links below for additional poetry resources.

Utah Humanities Book Festival Poetry Slam 2011

Ingratitude  by Carl Dennis

Spring, I remembered you all these months.
I spoke of the green yard under the snow To my slumped visitors.
I sobered the giddy neighbors.
"You may think you're still happy,"
I cautioned, "but recall the tea roses,
The lost leaves of the dogwood tree."

But now you have fallen upon us, Spring, Without warning, So much greener than I remembered.
Friends I kept from forgetting
Laugh at me as they run outside
For falling so short in your praise.


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