Poetry Month - Day 3: Superlative

This time, my sweet sister gave me the word of the day - Superlative - really?!?!  The only good thing about this word is, it didn't take much time to write because I know a hopeless situation when I see one (lots of practice)! So, here it is - short and sweet!

Superlative

This poem may be smart but it could be smarter.

This poem is so hard and it’s getting harder.

This poem’s not the longest, the worst or the best.

Rhyming "superlative"? My brain needs a rest!

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Poetry Month - Day 2: Lackadaisical

Another college friend, Heidi, gave me my word for today - Lackadaisical. Great word - I use it all the time!!  And, it wasn't until I saw it written, that I realized I've been pronouncing it the wrong way my whole life (well, probably not the first 5-10 years)!  I've always said "laxadaisical", which actually makes sense since the word "lax" is similar in meaning.  You learn something new every day!!  Now, ready or not - here's poem #2!

Lackadaisical

At times I’m lackadaisical.

I just don’t want to playsical.

I’m sort of in a hazeical.

So, I just stay at home.

but . . .

When not so lackadaisical!

I act a little crazical!

And I can be amazical!

It's then I like to roam!

And, for Jane and Erik, who suggested "orange" and "silver" respectively, I've written this quickie.

Orange and Silver

Orange and silver are hard words to rhyme.

I never will do it - there’s not enough time!

But, silver’s an element; orange, a fruit.

Take that!! Jane and Erik!! For being so cute!!

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Poetry Month - Day 1: Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious

I hope you've had a chance to check out some of the websites I put in my post yesterday - they are chock full of poetry goodness!  

Now, here's my poem, using the word suggested by my college friend, Patti.  I hope you like it!

  

Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious

Last night I had a brainstorm and created a new game.

For every day in April, I’ll pick words that aren’t the same.

It’s sort of like March Madness - I’ll write poems in which I use 'em
And, since I like a challenge, I’ve invited friends to choose 'em.

So, Patti Harris posted one - she’s always been precocious!

It’s Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious!

Come back tomorrow to see what crazy word my friends think up next!

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April is National Poetry Month - Again!

It's April and that means it's National Poetry Month!  Last year I participated in Rena Traxel's A to Z Poetry Month, Blogging from A to Z, NaPoWriMo, and Kidlit Progressive Poem!  Even though I knew April was coming and I knew it would be Poetry Month, I didn't think about participating until last night!  So, since it was too late to join a challenge, I made up my own.  Here's how it will work:

I have asked my Facebook friends to help my by posting a challenging word every day in April and the first word posted will be the word I'll use to write a poem.  I'll post the poems here and on my Lori Degman - Children's Book Author page before the end of each day.  I'd love if you would add your own poems here in the comment section and post or link to it on my FB page!

There are celebrations all over the internet (in addition to those listed above). Here are some links to blogs and pages I know about.  If you know of some I didn't list, please share it in the comment section.

~ Jama's Alphabet Soup (great list of Kidlitosphere Poetry Month events) 
~ 30 Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month
~ Scholastic for Teachers
~ Teacher Dance
~ Sarah McManus' Pinterest Board
~ Haiku Heights
~ Susan Taylor Brown

See you later today with poem # 1!  Can't wait to read your poems too!!

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The "In Just Spring" Contest

Susanna Leonard Hill has challenged her blog followers to write a children's story, in 350 words or less, about something that really says "spring" to us. Then, we post it on our blog, link it on her site and her readers will vote on their favorite.  The winner will have one of their picture book manuscripts read by Laura Galvin of KidsBooks! 

Spring used to be an exciting time for me - I hate the cold!  But, since having dogs, I find myself wishing the cold weather would last a little bit longer, so we wouldn't have the mud to contend with.  So, that's what really says "spring" to me - MUD!  

When you're finished reading my story, head over to Susanna's blog and read the others - there are some really great stories!!

Tell-Tail Signs of Spring

Winter brings both cold and snow.

Still, I’m sad to see it go.
 
Once the frozen ground warms up,

life gets messy, with a pup.
 
He’ll come bounding through the door.
Muddy paws across the floor.

Black dots splattered on the walls.

Murky puddles down the halls.

Up the stairs and down again.

Paw prints leading to the den.

On the couch, then quickly off.

Stops for munchies at his trough.

On the bed that’s not yet made.

Gives a shake.  The sheets get sprayed.

Dog-shaped mud begins to dry,

Like a scene from CSI!

Try to wipe him - no such luck.

He starts wagging.  Better duck!

Just like clockwork, every year,

Tell-tail signs that spring is here!

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