I believe in encouraging young writers to do just that… WRITE!
My mama did that for me.
A few years ago, she showed me a poem I wrote for her when I was around 6. (or was it 7? Maybe 8? Mom, I know you’re reading this, so let me know the right age and I’ll fix it!) Anyway… I digress.
The point is, my mom took great joy in my early attempts at writing – and now I’m doing the same with my children.
And in order to carry on the family tradition, but in a more “techy” way, I am sharing a poem written by 9yo dd. It is one of those silly, funny, funky poems that make me laugh. And just like my mom, I take great joy in knowing my darling daughter wrote it. (I’m proud of you, sweetie!)
THE SOFT TACO by Zee
This is my favorite, flexible food
I can put anything in it
No matter what my taste or mood
It’s ready… lickity split!
Peanuts, plums, squish ‘em together
Mixed with lemon and lime
Add ostrich eggs, stir with a feather
With just a pinch of thyme
Add in some ice cream covered in cheese
Some cucumbers tossed with mold
Throw in ranch dressing, I beg you please,
but no onions! They’re really too bold.
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I love it. She did really Good!! Although, I don’t think I would eat any of her variations of tacos. It is funny.
I’m with you! I wouldn’t eat her Taco varieties, either. But it was so much fun sitting with her while she came up with them. We searched rhymezone.com for words to rhyme with the words she wanted to use. She was being all sorts of funny and creative. I love that girl!
What a fun poem. I especially loved the ending! Go Zee! I can imagine a whole collection of your food poems on the book store shelf. Keep them coming. Keep encouraging her, Donna. She’s terrific!
Linda A.
The ending was my fave, too! She just might have those books on the shelf one day. And you know I’ll have at least one copy of them all!
Thank you, Linda, for being such an encourager!
Awesome poem! Reminds me of your mama and look where she is now! I’m proud of both of you!
Your post made her (and me) smile and giggle, Mom. We both love you, too!
What wonderful silliness! Great job!
“Food” for thought! It made me smile. That’s a good thing. THANKS!
HAH! I can guarantee she’ll love your pun, Elaine. Thank you for encouraging her!
Thanks for bringing the funny, Zee! Excellent poem!
Thank you for stopping by, Diane! She’s ready to write another!
So cute! Go Zee!
Thank you, Kelly! I’m going to let her read all these comments tomorrow. She’ll be so excited! (BTW – CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BOOK, ELLEN’S BROOM! YAYAYAYAY!!! Y’all can read about it here: http://dontate.com/2012/01/blog-tour-day-6-ellens-broom/ and here: http://www.kellystarlinglyons.com/books/onemillion/EllensBroom.html
FUn! Great that her food choices are as uninhibited as her poetry!
If you get to meet her, Carol, you’ll realize how true your statement is!
This is such fun! Reminds me of the Jack Prelutsky poems I used to read to my children when I was trying to spark an interest in poetry. Well done, Zee. And thanks for sharing, Donna.
We love Jack Prelutzky! He is one of her faves! (She’ll be happy to hear her poem reminded you of him!)
Cute, cute, cute!
Hey, did you read Samantha’s post at Write2Ignite.com? It’s about writing with kids, too.
Blessings,
Jean
That’s a wonderful poem … but I’ll pass on Zee’s taco. I love onions on mine
LOL! I love onions on mine, too, Vijaya. But not so much mold.
I haven’t been over there yet, today. I’m heading over there as soon as I get through sending out my worship teams stuffs. Love you!
Love it! Anything goes great with ranch!
Great poem. Love “Squish ‘em together.” My daughters are with the poet on the onions. I even offered $25 to anyone who would start eating onions. No takers.
Can I pretend NOT to like onions in order to be eligible for the $25 prize?
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave her a note!
Dear Donna and Zee,
I enjoyed reading the poem! It was fun and made me laugh. I love how the family tradition of encouraging your child with writing and other gifts they might have. I know you encourage other gifts, too, because I’ve seen you in action, Donna. You are very loving and encouraging of all you meet on your path!
Have a fun day celebrating your wonderful Mother, Daughter relationship!
Awww! Thank you, Joan! We are going to have a great day, all three of my girls and me. Thank you for your sweet comments!
That is a really cute and fun poem, but yes I was grossed out while grinning, lol.
She’ll be very pleased to hear it. LOL!
Thank you for stopping by and encouraging her!
That is a cute poem, gross or not — but I’ll have your daughter’s onions in MY taco, please. I could weep just writing the word ‘taco’…
LOL! It’s funny, but all my kids actually like onions… including Zee! That made it doubly funny to me that she put that in the poem.
If I liked tacos before this—I have now changed mymind!!! Only a brillant Mind, like Zoe, could come up with this. I just love her little mind and the way that Donna teaches them. Very special ladies and let’s not leave outKaiti and Casey. Love you all.
Thank you, Fran! She is going to love the comment you left. She was so excited that I put it on the blog. How could I not??
We all love you, too!
Love that: “FLEXIBLE FOOD.”
Your daughter is the real deal when it comes to writing.
My goodness. This girl is going places. What an awesome poem. She needs to send that to Highlights for Children. Seriously.
I just checked and Highlights doesn’t pay writers younger than sixteen. But they may publish it all the same. It’s a great poem. There are markets for younger writers. I guess you probably know about them. This poem is wonderful. Really witty.
Hi Sally! Thanks so much for the encouraging words! I’ll share your comments with my dd. It will make her day!
They do have a kids page with original artwork and poetry (non-paying), so she will probably do that. Thank you, again!