Students - Have you ever wished that you'd said something after it feels too late to do so? I have. And sometimes I think of a perfect line right after the person I have been talking with walks away.
This poem came from my own memories of friends complaining about square dancing. I secretly liked square dancing, and I still do enjoy both square and line dancing. But in fifth grade, it was not considered "cool" at all. This poem tells my inner feelings, and inner feelings are a great place to find secret dusty writing ideas. Our minds and hearts are like attics and basements, full of old feelings we can mine for writing.
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Hi Amy! I have made a personal goal this year not to let things fester but to confront them when they happen.....this poem fits that goal just right.
ReplyDeleteBTW--I have always wanted to learn to line dance... :)
Lori, That's a personal goal for me too! Don't you think that ballroom dancing would be a blast? A K teacher I adore takes belly dancing...that's another goal!
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Square dancing is the best! We square dance at Geneseo and are loud and proud about it! Now, that could be a poem...
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ReplyDeleteHow funny to read your poem shortly after reading a short story titled Tripping over the Lunch Lady by Angela Johnson. This story is told by a clumsy 5th grader who discovers square dancing and thinks it may be just what her school needs, but not everyone agrees with her. Cute poem. I think many people like square dancing more than they will admit.
Tomorrow, I will begin sharing your fabulous poems and writing wisdom with my students via our new Smart Board.
~Theresa
Lizzy, Oh, that just makes me smile. Of COURSE you do, you writing minor, you! A.
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Theresa, I have seen that story, but now I really want to read it. Thank you for your words (such kind and "write words"). I hope you and your students will consider sharing something on a Poetry Friday here as well as at your great blog. Happy Friday!
A.