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bulging with possibilities.
One thing leads to another
and then another.
Beginning middle end.
3 has eyes to see and ears to hear.
3 purses its lips and
blows a kiss to the future.
Promise of wishes fulfilled.
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That's a less-than-one-minute poem that COULD have been (but isn't) in the forthcoming anthology ONE MINUTE TILL BEDTIME, edited by Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt. Instead a different tiny poem by me is included, along with many more "60-second poems to send you off to sleep."I just love the cover illustration by Christoph Niemann, and I can't wait to see what other poems by our Poetry Friday friends are included. It comes out November 1 from Little Brown, just in time for winter gift-giving!
The Poetry Friday round-up is with Margaret at Reflections on the Teche.
I have two poems sneaking into this anthology, Heidi - but I might be counting on some of my American friends to share a glimpse with me, because I don't think it's coming to Australia...? How fun to be in the pages with Poetry Friday friends!
ReplyDeleteIt's on my list, Heidi. Congrats on having your poem in it! Love that "kiss to the future"!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful tiny poem! I'm going to have to check out some of your books. I am new to Poetry Friday, so I am so happy to meet all the new friends!
ReplyDeleteLove your 3, a number poem and the cover illustration to the anthology is delightful. Congratulations on having your poem included. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteLove your 3, a number poem and the cover illustration to the anthology is delightful. Congratulations on having your poem included. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being in the anthology. I like your number poem.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having a poem in this lovely anthology. Can't wait to get a copy. Will you have them at NCTE perhaps?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being a part of this book, Heidi - I look forward to seeing what Kenn chose to use! (And thanks for the idea...I may also end up sharing a couple of poems that didn't make it!)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt and all! The 3 poem wasn't one of the ones I submitted--I think it probably skews a little older than Kenn was looking for. Maybe I'll try another version for littles!
DeleteHeidi, I enjoyed your number 3 poem, especially these lines:
ReplyDelete3 purses its lips and
blows a kiss to the future.
I look forward to reading your other poems that are included in the anthology. How wonderful that is!
This line: "blows a kiss to the future" makes me think you DID read my poem in OMTB! So glad we'll be sharing pages in this anthology, Heidi. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your number poem and the cover of the anthology. I can't wait to see it in print - I have a poem in there, too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Heidi! Kenn's collection sounds like a real treasure. Your number 3 poem is so clever. Love that "kiss to the future"!
ReplyDeleteI like your number 3! I'm thinking a number poem like this might be a fun thing to try with my students.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a 60 second poem and the magic of three! Congratulations on your contribution to the anthology. Looks like a perfect gift for my library.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How sweet to have a spot in the anthology!
ReplyDeleteLove this 3 poem!
Congrats! WOOT! Your poem reminds me of learning (and now teaching a young one) to write the number three . . . another and then another!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I love that 3 blowing a kiss to the future! FUN!
ReplyDeleteThree times the love for this poem, Heidi, despite it not being included. Congrats on having another poem in the anthology - I'll keep my eye out for it. =)
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