April is National Poetry Month, a month-long celebration that was launched by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Since then, it has grown into the largest literary celebration in the world. 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of this special month.
It is also a time when poets, readers, libraries, classrooms, and communities make extra room for verse, with the Academy offering free programs and resources each April.
Join in!
For RVers, that makes April a great excuse to slow down long enough to notice the little things. The sound of rain on the roof. A sunrise over a campground. The smell of coffee before the campground wakes up.
Poetry does not have to be fancy or formal. It can be a few honest lines about a mountain pass, a beach breeze, or the quiet joy of pulling into a site after a long drive.
The best part is that you do not need to be a seasoned poet to try. April is the perfect month to start, even if your poem is just a handful of lines scribbled on a notepad, a phone screen, or the back of a campground receipt.
My attempt
I kept things pretty simple when composing my poem for National Poetry Month. I tried to convey the ups and downs of RVing. Take a look.
Real RV Life
Pack it up!
Get the pup.
GPS…
Or a guess?
Wrong turn.
Brakes burn.
Campsite.
Just right!
Level now?
(Wipe brow.)
Slides out.
Neighbors shout!
Hit tree?
Let’s see.
It’s fine.
Dinner time.
Wood’s green.
Cold beans.
Fresh air.
No cares.
Campfire!
Kids tire.
Bedtime.
Sublime!
Your turn
So here is the invitation: RVers, send in a poem of your own to editor(at)rvtravel.com before April ends. There’s not much time left, so get started!
Write about the places you have been, the roads you have taken, the campsites you’ve loved, or the people and pets who ride along. Keep it short, keep it real, and let your memories guide you.
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