This National Poetry Month, I am writing word poems using random words that come into my life.
I’m taking care of my 4 year old grandson while his mother is on a work trip. Today’s elfchen is playing with the word shambles.
Shambles Elfchen
Shambles
Margaret Simon, draft NPM 24
of toys
on Mamere’s floor
a kingdom of pretend
Lightstep
I’m also following Ethical ELA prompts. Today’s prompt “The Magic Box” was an interesting practice in synectics, combining words together that normally would not be connected. The intent was to release some of the insecurity in writing, loosen our muscles so to speak.
Whistle While you Walk
Wisteria hangs like lavender bubbles
marching across the dog-ditch.
Like a child, blossoms whisper,
“I exist to please you.”We are all monster trucks traveling
through construction, a long and dusty road.Take me on a spring walk,
Margaret Simon Magic Box
blow a dandelion–a train whistle
to the wild world.
Reflections on the Teche 
Hi Margaret, I love the ‘pretend lightstep’ – needed when those toys are around! And your connection of wisteria & monster trucks – both funny & thoughtful. Have loads of fun with that four-year-old!
Love the Whistle while you work - also the photo is perfect. The phrase below is needed as I sit my my northern office watching the snow fall once again.
Take me on a spring walk,
blow a dandelion–a train whistle
to the wild world.
Thought I was signed up for the 15th but evidently not. I’m not in the comments. Can I take the last one on the 27th?