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To Solve a Drought
Bird, the boy said,
pierce the skin of the cloud above
the dark grey cloud.

Or better still, bird, unzipper
the cloud, let the inside rain
tumble out.

But if you can't pierce or unzip,
try peeling it like an orange
and let the juicy rain dribble out.

I'll have my mouth open
and so will this paddock.
Bird, next year's grass seeds and insects
depend on your efforts,
so fly to it
now.
 author - Lorraine Marwood

To Solve a Drought

 illustrator - Joanne McNamara
 

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This section aims to provide you with some ideas to help you write, especially poetry. Copyright remains with Lorraine Marwood
Have a look at these links:

Journal keeping A way into composting poetry and creativity

Poetry ideas to use in middle to upper primary and early secondary school

Writing suggestions to get you started in writing poetry, and to get you further!

Ten ways to use an anthology - Quick suggestions to use poetry in the classroom
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