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Title: A little poem
Post by: Bajanne on March 13, 2007, 08:15:27 AM
I attended a Creative Writing Workshop for teachers.  What was different was that instead of just feeding us information, they asked us to do some creative things.  We had to write a poem that celebrate something, anything.  This was mine:-

         REDISCOVERY
I have been given a chance
again
to see the world through a toddler's eyes.
Grandma, why?
questions, sub-questions, embedded questions..
why? why?? why???
the first meeting with a bug...
the first dip in the sea...
exploring the bushes down the hill...
conversing with Grace's parrot...

But
that day,
after the morning drizzle -
the sun regaining its position ,
was cause for a special celebration -
His first rainbow!
Grandma, look!

No 'why?'

Just awe...
Title: Re: A little poem
Post by: Sluff on March 13, 2007, 08:40:40 AM
Ah yes the true reason for procreation. To give new meanings to eyes that have seen it all. Through the eyes of a child we see the bright colors once more and draw simple meanings to our remembrance once more.

Nice writings Bajanne.
Title: Re: A little poem
Post by: kitkatz on March 13, 2007, 09:30:07 AM
Very cool poem.  I love the awe at the end.  Kids are just that way!
Title: Re: A little poem
Post by: MyssAnne on March 13, 2007, 01:39:49 PM
I like that poem. Sometimes that's all you can do, just enjoy the moment
or the experience. Very perceptive of you, Bajanne.
Title: Re: A little poem
Post by: paris on March 13, 2007, 03:21:37 PM
I work with 4 year olds and everyday they help me look at the world with awe and wonder. They are why I drag myself to work, while others are telling me to stop. Today a little boy gave me a leaf - he thought it was beautiful and so do I. I hope I always can look at the world thru a childs eyes. Adults become too jaded and forget how much delight we can get from simple things around us.   Lovely writing, Bajanne. Thanks for sharing with us.
Title: Re: A little poem
Post by: goofynina on March 13, 2007, 06:44:11 PM
 :2thumbsup;  Beautifully done Bajanne  :2thumbsup;
I think you should write more often (and post them of course) ;) 
You truly have a comforting way of getting your point across  :)
Title: Re: A little poem
Post by: Joe Paul on March 14, 2007, 12:24:59 AM
Great poem!