Whimsical
Playful and childlike but full of heart, these poems are a little odd, but utterly delightful.
9 poems
Book of Genesisby Kei Miller, b. 1978“Until even silent dreams had been allowed”
I carry your heartby e.e. cummings, 1894 ~ 1962“This is the wonder that is keeping the stars apart.”
Learned in Kindergartenby Robert Fulghum, b. 1937“Remember the little seed in the plastic cup? The roots go down and the plant goes up”
Love is like owning a dogby Taylor Mali, b. 1965“Love makes you meet people wherever you go”
Love meby Bee Rawlinson, contemporary“You in shorts and socks and sandals; Me with warts and huge love-handles”
Mysteries, yesby Mary Oliver, 1935 ~ 2019“Let me keep company, always, with those who say 'look' and laugh in astonishment and bow their heads.”
We are youngby J.R.R. Tolkien, 1892 ~ 1973“We have become as one, deep rooted in the soil of Life and tangled in the sweet growth”- When faces called flowersby e.e. cummings, 1894 ~ 1962“Alive; we’re alive, dear: it’s(kiss me now)spring!”
Zuccini Shofarby Sarah Lindsay, b. 1958“Let living room pianos invite unwashed hands”