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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Losing my keys... and my marbles.

This week marks the peak of the end-of-school-year crazies, jam-packed with final projects, field trips, parties, performances, ceremonies... you name it, we're there with smiles and a donation of snack food.

Add to that, preparations for out of town visitors to celebrate my 13 year old's birthday party and my 10 year old's graduation from elementary school, plus final revisions on two picture book manuscripts that I am taking with me to the SCBWI conference in Orlando in two weeks, and you should have a pretty good picture of my current state of mind.

But hey, just in case that picture's still not in focus, my daughter Miranda (the 10 year old graduate) is today's guest poet, here with the ditty du jour:




Keys

                                                        My mom lost her keys.  I found
                                                        Them       with ease.  Turns out
                                                        They        were
                                                         In the      car.
                                                         Wow, Mom.

© 2013 Miranda Barnes.  All rights reserved.


This scatterbrained mother could not be more proud.  Happy Graduation, Sweetheart!  I see a bright and creative future ahead of you... but don't even think about dating or borrowing the car keys for another 20 years.  (Just kidding... 12-15 will do.)

Anyone else planning to be at the SCBWI conference in Orlando?  Would love to meet up with new Poetry Friday friends.

And speaking of Poetry Friday, don't forget to check out today's round up, hosted by the delightful Jama, at Jama's Alphabet Soup!
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18 comments:

  1. TabathaMay 24, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    The art and poem work so well together -- congrats, Miranda! You make a great muse, Michelle!

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 24, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks, Tabatha. No one's ever called me a muse before... I'll be tucking that one in my pocket for a rainy day. :) Miranda is uber excited that I've posted her poem... I'll be showing her the comments later today and I'm sure she'll be thrilled to bits!

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  2. jamaMay 24, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    She's clearly inherited your talent with words :). Great poem and drawing, Miranda, and congratulations on your graduation!

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 24, 2013 at 12:17 PM

      Aww shucks, thanks Jama. But lucky for her, she definitely draws better than I do! Thanks for commenting and, of course, for hosting Poetry Friday too!

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    2. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 24, 2013 at 2:09 PM

      Thanks! I have to admit, that car was really hard. :)
      --From Miranda

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  3. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Concrete poetry is fun, but sometimes hard to pull off. Great job to Miranda.
    I was caught up in the end of the school year frenzies, then boom...nothing. Quiet. The halls are empty. My school bag is cleaned out. The summer (a time my husband has dubbed the big weekend) has begun.

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      Thanks for your comment, Margaret. I love that your husband calls summer "the big weekend"-- enjoy it! (Not long for us now... 6 days to go.)

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  4. Karin Fisher-GoltonMay 24, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Great poem, Miranda! It made me laugh out loud. I love "I found them with ease." And the ending is perfect--my 8 year-old would say that, too. Michelle, I can relate to your state of mind.

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  5. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks everybody!!!! I really appreciate all your comments!
    --From Miranda

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  6. Cathy Ballou MealeyMay 24, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Wonderful poem Miranda!

    My 10 yr old daughter writes on my blog sometimes too, but she prefers to be called "Anonymous."

    Have fun at the Orlando conference Michelle!

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 28, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      LOL! And then there are other days we just feel like Anonymous. :/

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  7. Bridget MageeMay 24, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I love, love, love Miranda's poem - especially the "Wow, Mom" - too funny! Poet and artist, a great combination in a 10 year old. Enjoy Orlando! =)

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    1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)
      --From Miranda

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  8. Mary LeeMay 26, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    What a fun little poem! Good thing Mom has this keen observer around!!

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  9. Renee LaTulippeMay 26, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    HAHAHAHAHAHA! This little delight is dripping with 10-year-old sarcasm -- too funny! Well done, Miranda! You've inspired me to try some concrete poetry, too. :)

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