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Here's what happened in my notebook after I wrote that review. On the left, I listed (mostly) concrete ordinary items. On the right, I listed some of the not-always-fun things about adulting. Then, I paired them up (mostly) randomly.
Here are some of my IFs. I'm not sure IF they are a poem, but they were definitely fun to write! You give it a try!
IF
If houseplants had jobs,
the commute would kill them.
If birdbaths had children,
the yard would be filled with puddles.
If the screen door paid bills,
the currency would be slams and breezes.
If clocks made investments,
only time would tell if it was all worth it.
If measuring cups had power of attorney,
responsibility would be calibrated.
If a window left a last will and testament,
it would be completely transparent.
©Mary Lee Hahn, 2017
Carol has the Poetry Friday roundup today at Carol's Corner.
What wonderfully fresh images, Mary Lee! I love that yard filled with puddles, and the slam-breeze currency. I want to give this exercise a try :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful to read, and then it does start the mind wondering, If. . . I love the window "if", Mary Lee. Clever response. And I love that it's a re-issued book to save it!
ReplyDeleteWhat great "IF's," Mary Lee. I started laughing with the first one and smiled throughout the poem. Great exercise for jump starting and getting new perspectives. The book looks great, too. Must look for it.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, Mary Lee! What a great strategy to try.
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteHa! Terrific, Mary Lee. Thanks for letting us know about IF too.
ReplyDeleteBaby puddles!! ;0)
Oh, I want to try this! Having just created our will, I especially love your last stanza, Mary Lee. : )
ReplyDeleteFUN!
ReplyDeleteChuckling over the birdbaths had children...
& indeed all of them. You have invented a great prompt.
Appreciations.
If a fun poem were gold bullion
this one would pop into your bank account.
Love it! This would be a fun activity to do with students, too!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll share this mentor text and your notebook page with your students. Authentic writing with humor.
ReplyDeleteClever! Love the sly and wry humor of your "if's".
ReplyDeleteLove that! This would be so fun with kids and their chores!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love your IFs. -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteA delightful, playful poem! I'll have to try this sometime.
ReplyDeleteI love this book and I love how you've made your own list of IFs! Have you heard of another IF book by Sarah Perry? IF not, you should check it out. Books that inspire and invite you to play along/create your own ideas--My favorite kind of books. Thanks for bringing this reprint to our attention, Mary Lee.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! My favorite is the transparent window will. I have just jotted this as an idea for writing a poem. (Thanks ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Mary Lee, and so funny too! I took a peak at your blog yesterday also, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! Can't wait to try this out.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fantastic, Mary Lee. I LOVE your word play fun. :) (I must share it with my son, who will share it with his Maths teacher - because this is their sort of humour. :P) #thankyou #justforfun
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see adulting made playful.
ReplyDeleteThe clocks and the houseplants were my favorite couplets. These are so clever, Mary Lee. I hope you come up with more.
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