There's a book I fall back on when I need a little pick-me-up, and it's such a fun book that I thought I would share some of it today. It isn't exactly poetry, but it is poetic, and perfect to use in a classroom. So... think of it as my little gift to you if you are a teacher or writer. It is a gem.
The title is I Love and it is written by Brigitte Minne.
The descriptions are in the voice of a young girl, but written so beautifully that you will get a warm fuzzy feeling as you are reminded of your own childhood. It also provides a good mentor text for young writers.
Some are funny: I love to stare at the principal's large hairy mole.
And don't miss this one: I love to stand on a chair when dinner is over and say, "Quiet, please. I will now recite a poem."
Well, I've probably gone further than I should, but I do recommend this sweet quirky book. It will warm your heart and give you ideas for further writing.
And now, I will attempt a tricube as prompted by the book above. (I was going to add a tricube about making quilts but I can't get the photo I want, so... I rather like this one also.)
Happy December!
Love the enjambment in the second to third stanza and how it makes this poems flow. Lovely. And thanks for the book recommendation, Karen. Enjoy your cozy quilts.
ReplyDeleteI like the thought of round as a wheel of year full of twig bough. The book sounds delightful. It is wonderful share great books from the classroom. Tricubes are fun ways to share a small moment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up about I LOVE. Sounds delightful! Nice tricube too. Your wreath is lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely post Karen! I'd like to check out your "I love" book, the girl seems very spirited! Thanks for your beautiful, full tricube poem with rhythmic words wrapping around each other, and your pretty wreath!
ReplyDelete"I Love..." sounds like a book I'd love, Karen. And your wreath poem and picture are 'fir'-real awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for ALL of the gifts in this post! ("Round as the / wheel of year...")
ReplyDelete"Round as the wheel of year" stood out to me, also. Thanks for sharing such a lovely poem and also for the book recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI am going to look for that gem of a book, Karen. I am also with others who like so much about your tricube. I specially like the "round as the wheel of the year"....and a lovely welcome to your poetic home indeed.
ReplyDeleteJanet Clare F.
"wheel of year" -- lovely
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