POEM IN 2 VOICES

In my children's poetry critique group Judy Gamble challenged us to write a poem in two voices this month.  I thought you might enjoy a revision of an earlier poem, written for two people to read the parts.

EATING CHILDREN

Said Big Monster Dave

to Little Monster Joe,

Here is something

you should know

if you're going to bake of stew.

This is what you should do:

Put on a pot

Will a big one do?

Fill it with water,

A gallon or two?

Toss in salt, herbs and peppers mild

Then throw in a kid.

A tender young child?

                When I taste it will it be yummy?

If the pepper is too strong,

it will tickle your tummy.

         Is that it? Big Monster Dave,

asked Little Monster Joe.

Are these all the things

  a monster should know?

No Little Joe, don't be so quick.

There is one thing more or you'll get sick.

Take care in eating this yummy stew.

NEVER EAT KIDS FAST.

Eating children quickly

       will

            give

                  you

                       GAS.

JOY Acey

 I hope you have a great weekend.  I'll be at the Young at Art Festival at the Poetry Center in Tucson.  Come join the fun if you're in town.

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