Today you all will be writing an occasional poem! Think of a specific occasion, anything special or important that has or will happen, and write about it.
How about your birthday, Lamont?
My birthday comes in June and it ain't June. In fact, it's January and it's snowing. Days like this make June feel like a long, long ways away.
Like what?! I don't feel like writing about no occasion.
Ms. Marcus's coat looks very puffy, looks so warm and cozy. I bet she can't tell January from June
Lamont's coat looks all down and damaged, and it looks like it's lost many feathers over time.
Then write about January. That's an occasion.
Should I write about Mama's funeral? I don't have any other ideas! Wait a second...
Well, what about this...?
I guess Ms. Marcus and Lamont arguing, on a Tuesday in January is a poem. So I guess this is an occasional poem.