Poem of the Week

Join Ranger Kate for a weekly reading and brief discussion of Longfellow's poems.

 

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  The Secret of the Sea

  Ranger Kate reads "The Secret of the Sea," and discusses the power of the natural world. Think of your favorite place in nature. What do you love about it?

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 1 second

 

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  The Arsenal at Springfield

  Ranger Kate reads "The Arsenal at Springfield," inspired by a visit that Henry and Fanny Appleton took there on their honeymoon. Has a friend or family member ever inspired you to make something?

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 12 seconds

 

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  The Singers

  Ranger Kate reads Longfellow's "The Singers," and discusses the power of community. What are your strengths, and how can you use them with the strengths of people around you?

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 48 seconds

 

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  To a Child

  Ranger Kate reads Longfellow's "To a Child," and discusses historical memory. Which buildings bring you closer to the past?

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 10 seconds