Poem 4: Little Girls Love Unicorns

Little girls love unicorns
While Tam Tam remains in awe of one born
To friends who have become fam,
Of one much sweeter than strawberry jam!

Little girls love unicorns
For to these beauties they may adorn
Colors, glam, and worlds to us unknown,
Yet…
In little girls’ worlds, many they do clone.

Little girls love unicorns,
From daydreams and memories worn
As these beauties, both human and fantasy,
Become real, by pencil drawn you see.

Little girls love unicorns!
Today, we toot this artist’s horn,
Drawn with a receiver in mind;
Received with so unlimited pride.

I love you, Bayleigh.
Thank you! Keep drawing!

Poem 3: O Gideon

O Gideon

You doubted?
You questioned?
Confirmation you needed?

No more doubting.

No more questioning, 

For confirmed you were.

Wet fleece.

Dry fleece.

No dew.

Much dew.

Tell us: how many does one need?

12,000?

Drinkers?

Lappers?

Just 300.  

All chosen.

Conquerers.

Achievers.

Winners.

Leaders.

Doers.

His.

Tell us: how many does one need?

Too many wives.

70 sons.

Tell us:  how many did the one decide?

69 gone.

One survived.

While listening and following the leading of The One,

Gideon gained.

When no longer asking for guidance,

Gideon grappled.

Lesson read.

Lesson reminded.

Lesson realized.

O Gideon, from you so much to learn.

Poem 2:

Poem 1 for TG Poetry Challenge

Tyler's Talking (Student in 8 English 11)

Oh, Tyler.
Your arrival each day
Brings thoughts of blue.

To your side I will not sway.

For your thoughts are skewed, too.

Oh, Tyler.

Keep talking...and thinking.

Good grades always your aim.

Unfortunately, your aim, not always linking.

Keep trying...your grades should not be lame.

Oh, Tyler.

A poet you are not.

Just ask Kylie.

Your lacking has been caught.

But...you do keep us smilin'.

Oh, Tyler.

Your in-depth book knowledge does further astound.

Just think Sam.

No!  Do not give away the meanings profound.

The title.  The end.  Oh, what a scam.

Oh, Tyler.

A patriot, a loyal citizen to the USA.

Fighting fires, saving lives.

Two times a student of Gillmore I do say.

This I know...your career will thrive.

Good luck, Tyler.

Poetry Month Challenge: Join Here!

Take the TG National Poetry Month Challenge! Join in!

The challenge is back!  This challenge I created last year...during the month of April...because the idea was born...right then!  Yes, I love the idea...almost as much as I love the month focused on writing poetry.   The idea is to write poetry.  Just that simple!

Without further ado, please read on.  Won't you join me this year?

Dates:  April 1-30 - Yearly

Choose an Option:

1. Level 1 - The Epic:  A poem a day...yes, every day!  You choose the topics and types of poetry you prefer.
2. Level 2 - The Sonnet:  A poem every other day (evens or odd) and write at least 14 days this month.
3. Level 3 - The Limerick:  A poem at least five times, for you are just here to have a good time and learn about yourself as a poet (aren't we all, though?)
4. Level 4:  The Haiku:  Three poems...as short as you would like them, for you just prefer to dabble a bit and want to attempt this challenge.

Winners!

One winner from each category will be awarded a prize! Other prizes will be awarded as Mrs. Gillmore see the need!  Such as, the first person to publish!


How to Sign UP!

Just leave a comment below...and then add a link to wherever you have posted your poems.  For instance, in a Google Doc?  Share with me!  On your blog (as I do), add the link to it below.

I look forward to your endeavor and the spirit behind the challenge being met.

Good luck!