Hear a different poet at 6:49 a.m. Monday - Thursday throughout the month of April, which is National Poetry Month. Today's poet is Angie reading, "A Riddle." National Poetry Month was originally organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.
For several years KALW has partnered with America Scores and the San Francisco United School District to bring you original poems written by young students, read in their own voice.
A Riddle by Angie N.
I look clear as a crystal
I have been used for a long time
For centuries
You use me everyday
Such as the morning, afternoon, evening
And before you go to bed too
What am I?
Answer: water