~Jacques Yves Cousteau
Dear Denise helped me remember that I have a word (OLW) for the year! I had to look up what it was! It's so easy to forget what happened in January by the time May rolls around, haha. My word is "Open," so I am turning back to that for Poetry Friday.
For Poetry Friday, a musical poem by Charles Ghigna from The Father Goose Treasury of Poetry. Thanks, Charles!
LET'S BUILD A POEM
Let's build a poem
made of rhyme
with words like ladders
we can climb,
with words that like
to take their time,
words that hammer,
words that nail,
words that saw,
words that sail,
words that whisper,
words that wail,
words that open
window door,
words that sing,
words that soar,
words that leave us
wanting more.
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More Art 4 All has the Poetry Friday round-up. Thanks, Michelle!
Oh, Tabatha, what a lovely post. Thanks for the shoutout! (And for not revealing how I reminded you! haha) This poem by Charles is so lyrical and fun to read. Thanks for sharing it. I love that Jacques Cousteau "It takes generosity to discover the whole through others." Yes, here's to being open to being a part of the whole. I like your "open" art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this poem, Tabetha. It’s fun and frolicking words do indeed leave us wanting more! (And now I am really curious about how Denise reminded you!)
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm glad you remembered, Tabatha, so you could bring us this wonderful poem by Charles. I have read it before, only regretting I couldn't share it with students. "Words that open" quite a lot, right? Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteNice to read Charles's poem again -- such a wonderful anthology. Like that Cousteau quote too.
ReplyDeleteSuch an inviting, and uplifting poem, thanks for finding your OLW "OPEN" and sharing Charles poem Tabatha! Thanks also for the moving Cousteau quote and lovely pic!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Tabatha - Charles's Treasury is a treasure. Thanks for sharing this poem which offers a door, or a window, for any imagination... Glad Denise opened the door to a little reminder for you, however she did it. ;0)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Let's build a poem! What a joyful poem to include today, Tabatha. Here's to more OPEN in the coming months.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being OPEN about forgetting your OLW! So relatable! And yes to words that will build a way to heal our world through poetry.
ReplyDeleteNearly halfway through the year is a perfect spot for restarting and remembering the intentions and words with which we began. Here's to being OPEN to the joy of new beginnings.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great quote from Cousteau, a reminder to consider what our gifts are and share make sure to them with others. Loved reading Charles’ poem!
ReplyDeleteTabatha, Charles Ghigna's poem is delightful. It is good to see you reflecting on your OLW, open. Jacques Yves Cousteau's quote is inspirations. Here's to believing in the power of a year-long one word. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteTabatha, the comment above is from me-CVarsalona.
ReplyDeleteJanuary feels like a world away, doesn't it? And what a poetic delight you've shared with us this week.
ReplyDeleteOh, Tabatha, how beautifully our posts and themes mesh this week! Thanks for reminding me to return to my OLW (which I forgot to blog about, and yes, January seems like a lifetime ago!) The Cousteau quote is perfect, and Charles's poem is such fun. xo
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