Writing prompt # 1. Write a poem inspired by the last conversation you had with your child.
I wrote down a conversation I had with a little girl in my grandson’s class on Monday. I found it amusing. My intent was to write a poem but then I read in Wiki-how that prose (ordinary speech used in everyday speaking) could become poetry just by breaking the conversation into natural breaks creating a rhythm in the words. So I took a stab at it--
Are you Bear’s grandma?
I am Bear’s grandma.
Some grandmas have gray hair.
Yes they do.
My grandma doesn’t have gray hair.
How nice.
Some grandmas wear glasses
I like your glasses
Why thank you sweetie.
Sometimes Bear is mean to me.
He is?
You should tell him to be nice.
I do.
He’s still mean to me.
(sigh—
my oh so loveable grandson
Is mean
To girls)
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16 comments:
Sweet. I love your poetry. It paints a beautiful picture of you on the inside. Have a happy week.
I like your poem.
I do.
I love this, Kaye. So sweet. Poetry has always been something of a mystery for me, but I agree that this does have the feel of a poem about it. And maybe that's a way in....?
WOw … that totally worked. It does seem very poetic. I'm very sad that your grandson is mean to girls though. Sigh.
Cute poetic prose, Kaye! It's so interesting to interact with kids and learn more about their interactions.
I loved it! You seriously have a gift for writing!!
Aww! That's so sweet. What a great idea.
How creative! I love it. :)
Love it. Was right there with you.
Beautiful prose! And I love the picture. It's lovely in black and white and the focus is quite nice.
What a great idea!
I never thought about simply breaking things up like that before.
Very darling little conversation.
JDaniel knows they exist but, won't play with them at school.
super sweet. :)
that is so sweet. :)
Now that was very clever and such a creative way to capture a moment. I'm not so sure I could pull it off so well though.
I love this poem for its voice and sweet yet slightly bittersweet feel. I also enjoy that you explained your process. Some stories have a tenacious quality and will not go away until they are told.
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