The December Open Write at Ethical ELA was hosted by Mo Daley. She introduced me to a new poem form that was really fun to write, a kenning. A kenning uses two word phrases to describe someone or something. Mo asked us to think of gratitude at this time of year. Her post (with lots of fun response poems) is here.
The kenning is supposed to be a riddle, so the title should not give away the topic. But I am giving it away with the title of my post as well as a photo of the cutest baby ever. Sam’s sister has nicknamed him “Lammy” which is short for “Sammy-Lamby-Ding-Dong.”
Number 5 Caboose
He’s a
toothless grinner
sniff-snorter
milk-spitter
diaper-wetter
perfume magnet
pumpkin-carrot
Lambi-lambi
Ding-Dong
cuddle-coaxing
daytime napping
love absorbing
new cousin
Reflections on the Teche 
Margaret,
He is a cutie, but we can compare photos at NCTE to see whose grand is cutest. I think I’ll win! 😉
Neither one of us is partial, right? We are blessed!
Margaret,
happy to see your adorable grandson again and your sweet and funny poem.
How exciting that you are presenting at NCTE! Hope we get to hear more about your topic. Have fun teaching and learning!
He is adorable, Margaret! Your kenning captures the sweet love you share for your grandson. I will miss you at NCTE this year and can’t wait to hear all about it. I know you all will do so well in your presentation.
Congratulations, grandma. He’s a cutie. NCTE looks to be a wonderful adventure. I look forward to hearing about it.
I think you forgot “cutie patootie” – because he definitely is! Love this kenning and, obviously, the picture. Babies are the best!
What an adorable little guy! His expression is priceless. Kennings are such fun to use in poetry and in prose. Line after line, I kept connecting… because I have a great-grandson (16 months old) and I saw him in your lines. . .
Mimi says that is a cute smart child, she can tell, she an expert!
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Oh, so that’s what those fun words mean! Sammy Lamby Ding Dong! So cute. Have fun at NCTE. I wish I could be there.
Good Poem and a great photo! Love his expression!
boy oh boy, you do show us how fun a kenning can be! Love your title and all your two -word phrases to describe this little lamb. I love the funny reality of the opening lines (milk spitter, etc) and the later lines ‘cuddle coaxer/love absorber.’ Such a fun piece, sharing your sweet pleasure.