Sharing poetry with your students will lead to a lifetime benefit of appreciating the written word If you're an early riser and listen to public radio, you've probably heard Garrison Keillor, the host of "Prairie Home Companion," sharing a reading from the latest edition of "Pretty Good Poems." Each poem invariably evokes a reaction; whether it's a laugh, a smile, a grimace or moments of thought. Starting the day listening to a bit of poetry is a treat, so why not start every school day with poetry? Your students will benefit by acquiring an acquaintance with, if not a lifelong love of, poetry. Savvy teachers can invite students to share their own favorite poems with the class. So, you must be wondering where teachers get the time to do something enriching and enjoyable that isn't assessed, assigned or otherwise evaluated, right? The answer is at breakfast, lunch and after school.