My 16 year old Grandson James and I participated each day last week in the Poetic Asides poetry challenge. I picked our favorite entries to post.
Prompt: Pocahontas
Pocahontas (by James, age 16)
Just walking around on a fine autumn day
It was cloudy, casting a slivery sheen over the bay
She was running with the deer again
I think she prefers animals, not friends
Her graceful form, almost flying across the land
The wind flowing with her, as if giving her a hand
The deer close behind her
They ran into the woods
Running as fast as they possibly could
For nothing could stop them
Not the rain far behind
Nor the wind in her hair
And all I could do was stop, look, and stare.
Prompt: Tool
Needle and Thread (by Parrot, older)
It’s really so very easy, she said
Just start with the prettiest color of thread
Then fill the bobbin all the way to full
And set it in the bottom well to pull.
Up through the needle from below
With thread from the top it will flow
Joining all together at the seam
The two thicknesses of fabric in between.
Turn one dial to this, the other just past
Push down on the pedal, oh no, not so fast.
She takes over and guides it all just so
I watch as she makes even stitches flow.
What seems such a simple task to so many
Is to me, a nightmare and just about any
Excuse I can possibly think of to use
I will do to avoid taking its abuse.
I thank her, then put it away with care
And know in my closet, it will remain there.
Just give me a hand-held needle and thread
Because this tool serves me much better instead.
You both did a fine job with your prompts. It's delightful to know your grandson enjoys writing. You must have an awesome bond.
ReplyDeleteHe tends to write "darkly", so I was happy that he chose the Pocahontas picture instead of the witches one to write about!
ReplyDeleteHow neat that you and your grandson did this together!
ReplyDeleteJames' poem is lovely! Beautiful imagery!! He definitely should keep writing.
ReplyDeleteYours is fun and adorable. I really loved it as a poem, but it could've even been a story. Very cute!
Thanks Shaddy, Natasha and Lisa for your comments. James has been writing poetry for a couple of years, and I am trying to encourage it as a means to express his feelings. He usually writes in a more goethic style - but hey, he's 16.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome it must be to have a family member that shares your love for writing. You are creating a bond and memories that will never fade over time. James has natural talent and I agree with Lisa, he should continue to write.
ReplyDelete"For nothing could stop them
ReplyDeleteNot the rain far behind
Nor the wind in her hair
And all I could do was stop, look, and stare."
I love this! It must be nice to have such a close relationship with grandson.
Thanks, he will appreciate your kind words! He really took to this challenge!
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