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Friday, March 8, 2013

WAITING FOR SPRING



A little girl
ready for spring
wants to fly kites
and hear birds sing.

 A little girl
ready for spring
wants to have picnics.
What should she bring?

A little girl
ready for spring
in her spring dress
she's ready to swing.






     I'm ready for spring too.  The Tucson Festival of Books is this weekend
and I'm all set with my Poetry Friday Anthology for Middle School t-shirt.
I feel so honored to have one of my poems included with the other 109 poems.
Wow!  Lots of great verses from 70 other poets.  Thank you, Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong, editors of this great anthology.
    This is my friend Oscar, an ostrich.  Can you write a poem for him today?

     Poetry Friday Roundup is hosted by Heidi Mordhorst at My Juicy Little Universe.  Thanks, Heidi and Happy Birthday.
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29 comments:

  1. Amy LVMarch 8, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Oh, I what a lovely little girl! Her face and her poem are both so sweet, Joy. And I completely relate as spring is trying to peek through here in Western New York. What a cute shirt - and ostrich too! Your post today made me just smile. Thank you. Happy Poetry Friday! xo, a.

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 6:50 AM

      Amy,
      You have become a dear poetry sister to me. Thank you. I had a lot of fun making that little girl. Robyn Hood Black and Tabatha Yeatts inspire me to play with art. HAPPY POETRY FRIDAY to everyone.

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  2. Matt Forrest EsenwineMarch 8, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    We just got another 8 inches here...so we're ALL ready for spring! Cute poem, Joy, and congratulations on being included in the anthology.

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      Oh, I'm so sorry about the snow, Matt. But, as my old writing buddy Bill Hooks used to say, "Great weather for writing."
      We are having a little rain today, but it is supposed to clear up before the Tucson Festival for Books tomorrow. Plus, the sun is shining, so somewhere there should be rainbows.
      Good Luck in finding yours.

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  3. jamaMarch 8, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Congrats on being in the new anthology. Enjoyed your poem and art! Spring's just around the corner :).

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Jama,
      Thank you. I worked really hard to be included in the new Poetry Friday Anthology for Middle School. I just feel so fortunate to be included with so many really GREAT children's poets. There are 100 poems by 71 poets in the book. It is a beautiful book.

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  4. Robyn Hood BlackMarch 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Joy, that little girl is just delightful! The expression on her face matches the lilt in the poem. (And thanks for the kind words re. art.) LOVE your PFAMS tee shirt. Have a great time at the festival!

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 10:39 AM

      Thank you for encouraging me to play with art. I always have so much fun when I find the time to do it.

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  5. Becky ShillingtonMarch 8, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    I am so impressed by your blog, Joy! Congratulations on having a poem in the Poetry Friday anthology! You are in great company!

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    1. JoyMarch 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you Becky. I feel so very lucky to have one of my poems in the book with so many distinguished children's poets.

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  6. Raymond KeenMarch 8, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Great T-Shirt, Joy! I will see you at the Tucson Festival of Books on Sunday, wearing my "Love Poems for Cannibals" T-shirt also!

    Raymond Keen - Author of "Love Poems for Cannibals"

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      I'm looking forward to seeing your shirt, Ray.
      See you at the Tucson Festival of Books on Sunday.

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  7. JoneMarch 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Joy, love the shirt. I can just see that little girl.

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks Jone.
      Isn't it all about living to the fullest and having fun? I certainly am, Ollie.
      I enjoyed your post today.

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  8. Margaret SimonMarch 8, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Congratulations on the anthology. This little girl is ready for spring, too.
    Oscar is an ostrich
    taller than me
    When I give him a hug,
    he doesn't try to flee.
    (Can you finish it for me?)

    Happy Friday!

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    1. JoyMarch 8, 2013 at 3:31 PM

      Oh Margaret,
      What fun. Yes, I'll give this a go, but I might bring in Oscar's friend Felix, the flute playing frog who lives in the backyard. (And that is going to take another picture.) I'll get right on this.

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  9. LindaMarch 8, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Such a sweet poem, Joy! I'm ready for spring too. Love the shirt!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    This little girl in orange
    waiting for spring
    She and Oscar want to see
    what it will bring

    This little girl in orange
    waiting for spring
    Oscar will fill it
    with a zing

    This little girl in orange
    waiting for spring
    Thinking of poems
    that she will sing

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    1. JoyMarch 10, 2013 at 8:18 PM

      Clo Ann,
      This is a great poem you have written. thank you for leaving it for me to read. You are the best sister in the world.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    forgot to let u know who sent the last one... it was me ILY. I like including Oscar and can not spell the frog together... HAVE FUN TOMORROW... cloey

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    1. JoyMarch 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      The frog is Felix, together they are Oscar and Felix, the odd couple.

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  12. GatheringBooksMarch 9, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Hi there Joy! Congratulations on having your poem be part of such an important and bound-to-be-really-beautiful anthology of poems. As we live in a tropical country, we have the sun the whole year round. Here's wishing you a taste of spring, a drop of sunshine, and lots of greens from sunny Singapore.

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    1. JoyMarch 10, 2013 at 8:24 PM

      Oh, Myra. I visited Singapore a couple of years ago. It was a great trip. I ate the most delicious lemon crab. thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, it brought back some lovely memories.

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  13. Heidi MordhorstMarch 9, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Hi, Joy--

    I love your little collage girl too--reminiscent of Madeline yet all her own girl. I'm very ready to have some Spring for Monday--and if the weathertellers are right it will be warmer at least! It's nice how the poem asks us to pack the picnic along with her.

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    1. JoyMarch 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks Heidi. Happy Birthday. How did Duncan break his arm?

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  14. Betsy HubbardMarch 9, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    The artwork is a great pairing to the poem. I too am ready to fly a kite, blow bubbles and chalk up my driveway for spring!

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    1. JoyMarch 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

      I wish you were here Betsy so we could fly a kite together.

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  15. Linda A.March 9, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Adorable, Joy. The girl is "cute as a button." Have a great time at the festival this weekend. I'm so proud of you!

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  16. Mary LeeMarch 9, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    LOVE the shirt!! Did you make it? Details, please!!

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