Sunday, June 19

I'm an Ogre, Dear






















I'm an ogre, dear
       No! (repeat)
gonna gnaw your knees
gonna get your ear
what can I eat please?

gonna fry your eyes
I'll grill your elbows
gonna toast your thighs
I think you're too slow

gonna crunch your nose
gonna chew your feet
gonna munch your toes
I like that sweet treat

gonna take your thumb
I'll bite your belly
gonna bake your bum
it's good with jelly

now I can't chase you
       Yay! (repeat)
I'm way too hungry
I know what I'll do
there's an apple tree.

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This is a poem for my kids.  It's a call and response piece, where after every line they get to yell, "No!" until the last stanza where they yell "Yay!" Written for Father's Day.

3 comments:

  1. Way cool, man. Kids being raised with silliness at this level can only be good for humanity.

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  2. Well I just adore this write! It tickles to read! You are truly special dad Matt! ~ Rose

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  3. So adorable! Writing for kids is a special treat and a skill

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