Sunday, February 20, 2011

Sunday Morning Poetry

Put Something In

Draw a crazy picture,

Write a nutty poem,

Sing a mumble-grumble song,

Whistle through your comb.

Do a loony-goony dance

'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world

That ain't been there before.
~ Shel Silverstein


The crazy picture is from Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen.

15 comments:

Unknown said...

Happy sunday to you!

Kyra said...

Beautiful...i love this poem...
'Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.'

And make all the diff that there is to make :)

Thanks for sharing it Relyn

Joanna said...

Hi Relyn,

This is a fun poem - haven't heard it before.

I often put something silly in the world that ain't been there before - often unintentionally ;0)

I particularly like squeezing custard through my teeth if a meal time is getting a bit aerated (as it sometimes does with 2 teenagers). I defy any one to stay grumpy when their mother has custard extruding through the gaps in their teeth!!

Have a lovely day,

xx

Diane said...

I hadn't paid much attention to his poetry and stories until I saw your blog. He's great, isn't he!! I love the invitation, too, I put it in my journal. Blessings Relyn, Diane

Jennifer Richardson said...

Sunday grinning:):):)
-Jennifer

S. Etole said...

happy thoughts to entertain ...

HKatz said...

"Mumble-grumble song" sounds like the sort of noises my stomach makes when I'm hungry :)

I liked this Silverstein snippet - a poet who reminds you to keep the best of childhood in your heart.

Marilyn Miller said...

You know my heart is tender when I read Shel Silverstein. He puts into words what sings to my heart.

Gigi Thibodeau said...

I'm a big fan of Silverstein's poems! This one's great.

I'm having a giveaway over at my place to celebrate my 2-year blog anniversary, and I just wanted to let you know since it would make me pleased as punch if you were entered to win the prize!

Hope you have a beautiful week, Relyn!

xoxo Gigi

Tracy said...

Very fun verse & image, Relyn! I'm liking the "loony-goony dance"! Husband & I were doing "improvisational dancing" yesterday... it was hilarious! No, we didn't film it and put it out on YouTube. Some things are best not seen. ;o) haha... Happy Day, my friend ((HUGS))

Amy said...

I've looked like that for the past couple years ... hmmm...:)

And I love this poem.

Dutchbaby said...

A wonderful challenge put forth by Mr. Silverstein.

cristie said...

like..."always sprinkle pepper in your hair." xox

Jeanie said...

Love the poem and the photo! Makes my morning smile!

Hope you've turned the medical corner and are feeling much better!

gkgirl said...

Love this poem...
Think I will put it on my fridge...

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