Oh, happy day! I am so glad it's Poetry Friday! Don't miss all the fun of the round-up at Karen Edmisten's site HERE. Thanks for hosting, Karen!
A few days ago while I was thumbing through my notebook, I came across an entry about a time my boys were having so much fun playing in the woods near my house. I remember how they laughed as they climbed trees and played with sticks. The memory of this moment made me smile, but it also made me think about how little time we seem to have these days for playing outside together. We can get so busy that some things we used to do because we wanted to, get pushed aside for all the things we think we have to do. Just think of all the fun we miss! It's so important to carve out some time throughout the day to do the things we love. I am definitely going to spend more time laughing and playing with my family. I wrote this poem to remind myself of my commitment to honor play each day. I wrote it for you, too. I wish for you the gift of laughter and play. I added some repetition to make it sound more like a chant or a song inviting you to play with me. So run, explore, be silly! Make time for YOU! Invitation to Write:
Writers, the time we spend doing the things that really matter to us with the people that matter the most is so valuable. It energizes us in a way that nourishes our writing lives. I invite you to let loose and kick up your heels today! Do something you love to do and then write about it. Read your piece of writing again and again. Keep it somewhere safe. Pull it out often and reread it. Let it remind you to never forget to play!
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9/30/2016 11:11:13 am
I shared a poetic picture book this week that's all about getting outside and having fun together in the fresh air, whatever the weather! It seems we're on similar wavelengths this week! :)
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10/1/2016 06:22:18 am
Time outdoors to play has been shown as so important. I love that you are celebrating it here with a poem!
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