12. Ready or Not
this one is 78 months old
speaks three languages
comes from globetrotting scientists
this one is 63 months old
counts as high as 4 in one language
is learning how to look at a book
quiz: in what area
are both "fully ready"?
the only answer we need to know:
"The Arts: Expression and Representation"
13. The Classics
At the end, covered in oobleck,
King Derwin sobs,
"I'm sorry! It is all my fault!"
For dramatic effect and multilingual comprehensibility,
I beat my breast and wail, "Mea culpa!"
They get it.
14. faith
you just know the wind is there--
watch it stir the trees
you just believe the water's there--
watch it leave the leaves
wind and water
air and vapor
science is a faith
15. we interrupt this program
nibble from an editor?
priorities, girl!
mypoperday bows out
Hi, Heidi. This morning, poem 14 "Faith" is speaking to me. We are working on a science themed issue for Little Patuxent Review. The idea that we see wind and water in the things they move appeals to me. Just like scientists know a planet exists because of subtle shifts they observe in the space nearby.
ReplyDeleteFun poems, Heidi, I like "faith" best. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Heidi, the best of luck with the nibbling editor!
ReplyDelete"The Arts: Expression and Representation" I'm so happy that your little ones have you as their teacher. I have faith in science, but even more so in the arts!
I'm so impressed with your poem-a-day discipline, Heidi. And even more so with the fact that they're really good! Not that I'd expect any less of you... though I might expect it from me if the tables were turned. I love how, in the first poem, you've implied that these children have wisdom simply by stating their ages in months rather than years. Very effective!
ReplyDeleteHello there Heidi. I agree with what you said: science is indeed faith. For a discipline that requires evidence as its anchor, it's lovely to see it here described as an act of faith.
ReplyDeleteHeidi,
ReplyDeleteYou're clearly a talented poet and a talented teacher. What comes through clearly to me is how close you are to them. I love the faith one too. Those scientists expect us to believe a lot that we can't see or touch. How about a poem every week?