tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post6014623075441502685..comments2024-03-28T06:43:50.925-04:00Comments on The Poem Farm: I Was a Tree BeforeAmy LVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-56696570475013901352012-09-15T12:46:33.892-04:002012-09-15T12:46:33.892-04:00I love the way this one ends. Those moments of da...I love the way this one ends. Those moments of daydreaming and reflection can certainly make us different.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-74678925337622151362012-09-15T07:37:50.311-04:002012-09-15T07:37:50.311-04:00How fun to have your tree poem, and Dori's oak...How fun to have your tree poem, and Dori's oak poem, and Liz's acorn poem...all in the same roundup!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-33871969685774131322012-09-14T19:46:25.923-04:002012-09-14T19:46:25.923-04:00It's this poem of imagination in nature,
that...It's this poem of imagination in nature, <br />that is so dear to hear, <br />I like the rhythm of your words, <br />especially that sweet little bird! <br /> You have inspired me so often, Amy. I will share this post in my newsletter to my teachers. I want them to share in this approach, to see your index, & your invitation of the notebooks. How great it would be for some of our students to share what they do. Thanks for all you new ideas!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-21626435163240342412012-09-14T16:12:36.529-04:002012-09-14T16:12:36.529-04:00I LOVE this poem, Amy. So beautiful. In a poetry w...I LOVE this poem, Amy. So beautiful. In a poetry workshop recently, we were talking about when the "monkey" shows up in a poem -- that little weird thought or idea. I'm so glad you followed that thought it this poem. I can just picture the child imagining herself as a beautiful, safe tree.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-38081454253548477142012-09-14T14:33:36.698-04:002012-09-14T14:33:36.698-04:00Maybe it's not so bad being a tree, Amy. Stalw...Maybe it's not so bad being a tree, Amy. Stalwart, adaptable, soaker of light and drinker of rain, the ability to put down roots and drink deeply and anchor soil... . I'm feeling tree-like today! Thanks fr your tree poem!Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-70262240743141045312012-09-14T11:23:57.104-04:002012-09-14T11:23:57.104-04:00Fun! Yes, I could see you as being a tree for one ...Fun! Yes, I could see you as being a tree for one of your past lives. An oak? How about a magnolia? I've led a writing exercise using my "Chow Time" poem from Good Luck Gold ("In another life, I am sure I was a dog"). One child I will always remember said that in another life he was a . . . NOODLE!Janet Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335945237210886655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-30822627266455276792012-09-14T11:23:24.801-04:002012-09-14T11:23:24.801-04:00I'll need to add a bird to my Spark response!I'll need to add a bird to my Spark response!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-33935519032966818652012-09-14T11:20:56.362-04:002012-09-14T11:20:56.362-04:00I meant catch up!!!I meant catch up!!!Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-62326744326173462372012-09-14T11:19:38.000-04:002012-09-14T11:19:38.000-04:00Hi Amy,
I playing catch at your blog today and rea...Hi Amy,<br />I playing catch at your blog today and reading several of your posts.<br /><br />I love I Was A Tree Before. How imaginative!<br /><br />Money Plant is better than money growing on trees :-)<br /><br />My favorite is skipping stones. You really captured it. I skipped stones often in my childhood and still do when I get a chance!<br /><br />Let's has such a great message and should be read and posted in classrooms everywhere.<br /><br />Two Flowers-Incredible!<br /><br />Bunny is precious and the photos are too :-)<br /><br />Moon...what a lovely tribute!<br /><br />OK...all caught up and had a wonderful mid-morning treat!<br /><br />Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-67397262675535169402012-09-14T09:13:53.863-04:002012-09-14T09:13:53.863-04:00So whimsical, Amy! I love "I felt her bird fe...So whimsical, Amy! I love "I felt her bird feet tickle me." <br />:)Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520719663052253627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-74347137255508980112012-09-14T08:35:08.177-04:002012-09-14T08:35:08.177-04:00A poem that both kids and grown-ups can appreciate...A poem that both kids and grown-ups can appreciate - shows we're all connected! Very nice...thanks for sharing.Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.com