Where I Am From
I'm from tick tock the mouse with the clock. From Jack and Jill and their treks up the hill.
I'm from the engine that could and the power within a puppet made of wood.
I'm from walking a sidewalk that was soon to end to a big shaggy dog as my best friend.
I'm from Superman, HeMan, and Transformers gallore.
I'm from green eggs and ham and 1984.
I'm from Calculus, physics, and algebraic quarters.
I'm from the time machine and now nursery rhymes as my daughter gives the orders.
Darryl, I just loved reading your poem. I must tell you that it brought back many great memories of my childhood as well. One can easily see that you grew up in a very loving home whose parents encouraged reading for enjoyment and not as a chore. It is also very clear that you grew up in the 80’s and found a fond place in your heart for the math and sciences. Do you have a math degree by chance?? From the Engine that could to 1984 is quite a large step. However, the final leap that lead you back to nursery rhymes is quite endearing. Great poem!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I get "the power within?" Are you talking about Star Wars? Where the sidewalk ends is such a great book. Do you read his poems to your daughter? I read his poems to my class when I was doing visualization. The kids loved it!
ReplyDeleteDarryl... you brought back some great memories... I loved Dr. Seuss, Transformers and HeMan (both in print and on TV). You also bring up a very good point... I think we sometimes rediscover books that bring us back through our own kids or students. I can see that in myself every day I read another chapter of Judy Blume's "Superfudge" with my class. Great poem!
ReplyDeleteDarryl: I don't get a chance to read the old favourites anymore. Thanks for a walk down memory lane.
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