SUMMER STORM
Early afternoon
sun still bright.
Heard a noise
gave me a fright.
Thunder rumbled.
Thunder roared.
It made a clashing BOOM!
Thunder grumbled.
Thunder growled.
It loudly clapped KAH-BOOM!
Yesterday we had an afternoon storm. It was different to me because the sky was still bright. At first all I could tell was the noise. No rain, and I didn't see lightning in the bright day. So, I sat and listened to the sound of thunder for some time before I saw rain and clouds overhead. It was fun to think of all the sounds the thunder made and to try to find words to describe it. For your challenge today, find something that makes a sound. It could be your dog, a cat, the refrigerator. I once read a great poem about the sounds a spray paint can made. Anyway, sit with the sound for a while and consider all the different words you can use to describe the sound. If you go swimming, what sounds do you hear around the pool? Try writing a sound poem today. Make it fun.
The world of children's poet is filled with wonderful sounds.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
June 27, 2015
TAMALES
This food is
too hot for me.
I think you used
too much chili.
One of the fun things about traveling is the opportunity to try eating new foods at new places. What was the last new food you tried to eat? I recently was visiting Bar Harbor, Maine. I got to eat lobster rolls, and crab rolls. I'd never eaten crab or lobster on a bun before. It was very good. For my breakfast, I had blueberry jam made with maple syrup on my toast. That was totally yummy. Of course it throws my diet totally off. But, we all must make sacrifices when traveling. Can you write a poem today about trying a new food? Have fun writing.
This food is
too hot for me.
I think you used
too much chili.
One of the fun things about traveling is the opportunity to try eating new foods at new places. What was the last new food you tried to eat? I recently was visiting Bar Harbor, Maine. I got to eat lobster rolls, and crab rolls. I'd never eaten crab or lobster on a bun before. It was very good. For my breakfast, I had blueberry jam made with maple syrup on my toast. That was totally yummy. Of course it throws my diet totally off. But, we all must make sacrifices when traveling. Can you write a poem today about trying a new food? Have fun writing.
Children's poetry feeds my soul.
Friday, June 26, 2015
THE TROLLEY
The trolley runs on a track.
Clickety-clack, clickety-clack.
Down to the harbor and then turns back.
Clickety-clack, clickety-clack.
Have you ever ridden on a trolley? How about a bus? Or a subway? Can you write a poem about a mode of travel? Where will you go?
Your poem can be about something real or imaginary, just have fun with the writing.
Clickety-clack, clickety-clack.
Down to the harbor and then turns back.
Clickety-clack, clickety-clack.
Have you ever ridden on a trolley? How about a bus? Or a subway? Can you write a poem about a mode of travel? Where will you go?
Your poem can be about something real or imaginary, just have fun with the writing.
Children's poets live the BEST lives.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
DUCKLINGS
I saw some little ducklings
swimming in the lake.
The mama duck she paddled
with babies in her wake.
Everywhere I looked
I could not see the drake,
just the mama duck with
her ducklings in her wake.
Did you see an animal today? Can you write a poem about your sighting?
The best thing about children's poetry, is to see the laughter it brings to a young person.
swimming in the lake.
The mama duck she paddled
with babies in her wake.
Everywhere I looked
I could not see the drake,
just the mama duck with
her ducklings in her wake.
Did you see an animal today? Can you write a poem about your sighting?
The best thing about children's poetry, is to see the laughter it brings to a young person.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
MY FAVORITE PLACE
The best thing about this tree
is it is a place to read for me.
As the chapters disappear
no one knows I'm hiding here.
Do you have a special place where you hide so you can read? When I was young, I used to go into the bathroom, hide in my closet or under my bed so I could read. My mom always had jobs she wanted me to do, but if I was really quiet, she would forget she was looking for me. Can you write a poem today about your favorite place to read? Have fun writing.
is it is a place to read for me.
As the chapters disappear
no one knows I'm hiding here.
Do you have a special place where you hide so you can read? When I was young, I used to go into the bathroom, hide in my closet or under my bed so I could read. My mom always had jobs she wanted me to do, but if I was really quiet, she would forget she was looking for me. Can you write a poem today about your favorite place to read? Have fun writing.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The best thing about Maine
is their green-making rain.
The chance to feel chilly
makes me feel silly.
The best thing about North Carolia
is all of their barbecue diners.
Their ice tea is sweet
and I love to eat.
The best thing about Arizona
is the desert near Sedona.
The cactus grows high
in the blue, blue sky.
Oh, I am having fun this morning. Can you guess your poetry challenge for today? Start with the line: The best thing about _________________. Then fill in the blank with your favorite state or town and tell your reader something about your place. Have fun writing. You can fill that blank in with something other than a place too.
In children's poetry, the world is full of amazing places.
is their green-making rain.
The chance to feel chilly
makes me feel silly.
The best thing about North Carolia
is all of their barbecue diners.
Their ice tea is sweet
and I love to eat.
The best thing about Arizona
is the desert near Sedona.
The cactus grows high
in the blue, blue sky.
Oh, I am having fun this morning. Can you guess your poetry challenge for today? Start with the line: The best thing about _________________. Then fill in the blank with your favorite state or town and tell your reader something about your place. Have fun writing. You can fill that blank in with something other than a place too.
In children's poetry, the world is full of amazing places.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Today I found a feather
lying on the rocks.
It had a silky texture
I think is was a hawk's.
There are lots of birds around my house. Mostly doves and quail. There is a family of Coopers Hawks that fly by my kitchen windows each evening at dinner time. I imagine they are out getting their dinner too.
This week I've seen a family of silver cardinals hanging around too. Their proper name is Pyrrhuloxia. I'll let you look that up if you want to know more. Do you collect bird feather? What would you do with feathers? Can you write a feather poem today? Have fun writing.
A bird's song is a poem to nature.
lying on the rocks.
It had a silky texture
I think is was a hawk's.
There are lots of birds around my house. Mostly doves and quail. There is a family of Coopers Hawks that fly by my kitchen windows each evening at dinner time. I imagine they are out getting their dinner too.
This week I've seen a family of silver cardinals hanging around too. Their proper name is Pyrrhuloxia. I'll let you look that up if you want to know more. Do you collect bird feather? What would you do with feathers? Can you write a feather poem today? Have fun writing.
A bird's song is a poem to nature.
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