Hug O ' War

Emily and I LOVE to play Hug O' War. It's one of our favorite games. We often mix it up with a little tickle!

Hug O' War

I will not play at tug o' war.
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs,
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles,
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins.

-Shel Silverstein

Messy Room

This poem reminds me of my kids' bedrooms. They're not THAT bad, but I do wish they would straighten them up a little. I'm sure we don't know anyone else who had a room that resembled this poem ;)

Messy Room

Whosever room this is should be ashamed!

His underwear is hanging on the lamp.

His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair,

And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp.

His workbook is wedged in the window,

His sweater's been thrown on the floor.

His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV,

And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door.

His books are all jammed in the closet,

His vest has been left in the hall.

A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed,

And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall.

Whosever room this is should be ashamed!

Donald or Robert or Willie or--

Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear,

I knew it looked familiar!

-Shel Silverstein

If you are a dreamer, come in...

I was recently reminded of the enjoyment I used to get from reading poetry. I can remember when I was younger I would sit and read for hours. I like silly poems, classic poems, childhood poems, poetry in music, etc.

I invite you to join me in revisiting this pastime. If you have a favorite poem you would like me to post, let me know and I would be happy to run it for you. My goal is to post a new poem everyday Monday through Friday. Over the weekend, I will have a poll where you can vote on which poem is your favorite. The winner will be posted on my other site Life Happens for Poetry Wednesday.

For the remainder of this week, I will feature some of Shel Silverstein's shorter poems.

Listen To The Mustn'ts

Listen to the Mustn'ts child, listen to the Don'ts.
Listen to the Shouldn'ts child, the Impossibles, the Wont's.
Listen to the Never Haves, then listen close to me.
Anything can happen, child, Anything can be.

-Shel Silverstein