Hi Ellie Bean,
This month is a bit crazy with all the family visits. So to still continue with our creative
writing theme (but taking a month break from our Ellie and the Magic Teapot
adventure stories), we are trying our hand at writing poetry. Now for your Mimi, this is nothing new…
she has been writing poetry for years and has her grandmother’s gift of
words. But for me, this is a leap
as poetry is about rhythm and I have none!
So as for our guidelines: your Mimi tried to make this easy
on me and started. Her writing is
in italics and mine is in regular font.
Our first poem is a limerick because of its AABBA structure. I’m learning a lot about writing while
working with your Mimi on this blog!
So here’s what we came up with:
Ellie’s Silly Week Poem
There once was a girl
named Ellie.
Who loved to eat PB
and jelly.
Each day would begin
With a spoon and a
grin
As she filled her
growling belly.
On Sunday she’d stop at the park.
She never went when it was dark.
She’d whoosh down the slide
The swings next for a ride.
Quite happy she’d sing like a lark.
On Monday she’d ride
her bike.
The one with 3 wheels
called a tryke.
She could peddle quite
fast
Always having a blast.
It didn’t matter she
was just a tyke.
On Tuesday she’d visit the zoo.
Beginning with exhibits brand new.
The giraffes she liked best.
And train rides for a rest.
Happily bouncing like a kangaroo.
Who let her make
pictures with glitter.
Oh the mess it would
make
When she gave it a
shake
Making a mound of
sparkling litter.
On Thursday she watched dad’s game.
Her cheer for him was always the same.
“Let’s go Dad, hit a home run!”
Then sit on his shoulders after he won.
“I like baseball!” she would exclaim!
To search through the
toys galore.
She would pick up a
book
With Tinkerbell and
Hook.
Buying the same one as
the week before.
On Saturday she swam in the pool.
The water was nice, crisp, and cool.
Into her mother’s arms she would leap.
And splash around in water knee-deep.
Ellie learned to paddle and kick at swim school.
Mimi and Poppy would say “Hi Ellie Bean!”
They would laugh, chat, and play.
And the miles seem not so far away.
Their goodbye was a hug to its screen.
At day’s end she would
say a prayer
With a kiss and a hug
to share.
Mom turns off her
light
With a whispered “Good
Night…
Sweet dreams Ellie
girl so fair.”
We love you Ellie Bean and I know you are having a great
time this summer seeing a lot of family and friends!
Love,
Mom & Mimi
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