Test

My stomach is tense.
My jaw is tight.
Marbles are rolling
Around in my throat.

My knees are shaking.
My legs are quaking.
I don't know why 
I'm holding fright.

I studied hard.
I should do all right.
But end of the year exams
Are NOT a delight.

Teacher says we'll do OK.
I wish she could make
The test go away.


  I'm experimenting with posting from my iPad,something I've never done before..  Do you like taking tests?  What do you do before an exam?  Can you write a poem today about tests?


Write poetry just because you like to.

ELEMONKOE

My ele-mon-koe
is amazing and neat
with an elephant's head,
a monkey body,
and two canoes for feet!

He trumpets his trunk.
Through the river he glides.
Splash and swish.
Eating peanuts and bananas
is his favorite wish.

    Are you tired of manticore poems?   I hope not.  I'm still having fun.  I enjoyed how the children thought canoes would make good feet.  Remember, I live on an island where children participate in canoe teams for paddling competitions.  This is a part of their culture and certainly good material for poems.

       Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day.  Did you carry a poem today to share with friends and family?

It is Poem in Your Pocket Day
and here's what I'll do,
I'll carry a poem
to share with you.

I'll take out my poem
and learn it by heart,
and then you'll think
I'm very smart. 

Eat more poetry!