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My brain's full of sundaes and thick, creamy shakes. My thoughts drift to cookies and pastries and cakes. I'm thinking of donuts. My head swims with pies. I see piles of candy when I close my eyes. And pudding! There's pudding in bowls ten feet deep. I guess Mom was right - sugar's why I can't sleep.
Happy Poetry Friday once again. This week's roundup is over at Today's Little Ditty thanks to Michelle. There's always great stuff every week... and it's National Poetry Month so you really have no excuses not to visit. (Cake image, by the way, courtesy of the generator at RedKid.Net)
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Hee hee....love this. Short and sweet! Alas, I did not eat my pie first last night and I was too full for it after dinner. Of course the good news is - I get my pie tonight!!
Janet - we all feel this way :-) But I'm also pleased to see that we're also all looking for other ways to have dessert. Personally, I believe pie as a leftover can be a healthy breakfast. And apple crisp? I mean, that IS breakfast. Or a snack. Or dinner!
Eat dessert first is just good common sense in a crazy, mixed up world! Wonderful poem, Greg. I'm a confirmed eater of desserts first, and sometimes to the exclusion of all else!!! Ya only live once, ya know!
Pickles, zucchini, and burgers (with cheese). Fish, shrimp, potatoes, and Kool Aid (oh, please!). Ribs, avocado, a big Oreo, Chicken and ice cream and hot dogs in dough. Twinkies and onions and Snickers and squid. The patience of parents and one wiped-out kid.
Greg, if you'd like a fair photo to accompany your oh-so-disgustingly-great poem, let me know. I have a one from a fried Oreo stand. And I may even have one with a sign for fried jellybeans! dianemayrATdianemayrDOTcom
Really great, especially if you've seen these lately. I just heard from my grandson at the South Plains Fair in Lubbock, Texas--all things as you wrote! He and parents, too. You caught it!
Next weekend is the last county fair in Ohio. I'll be reciting your poem in my head as I walk through the wafts of fried foods and witness the kids and parents in your last line!
There are little bits of spinach Up above and down beneath. I'm glad you like your vegetables... Now please go brush your teeth!
One of the joys of sharing this silly little ditty is learning that many families have secret words or signals to let kids and parents know that they've got a... uh... a "little extra in their smile" as one young friend shared with me. Do you have a code word? Wanna share?
This week's Poetry Friday roundup is over at A Teaching Life. Why not go on over and check out the poetry love going on in the kidlitosphere today?
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our signal is to smile at the person and then run our tongue across the front of out teeth. this works well in public, especially if you can catch a person's eye without everyone else seeing.
Ha - great poem! Inspires both healthy eating and good dental hygiene. We don't have a code, but I really think we should have one since we eat greens almost every day and end up with green smiles almost as often.
Doughnuts! Oh, doughnuts! Fried circles of yum. You food that I simply adore. You’re sure not nutritious, but you’re so delicious I’m always left wishing for more.
I love you with frosting or covered in sprinkles. I swoon for you, sweet, sugar raised! When you’re filled with jelly, you warm up my belly... While still leaving room for a glazed.
I’ll dip you in coffee or dunk you in milk. I’ll eat you for breakfast or brunch. I get so impassioned for simple old-fashioned That sometimes I make them my lunch.
Doughnuts! Oh, doughnuts! Definers of yum. You perfect fried circles of dough. Although you’re caloric, you leave me euphoric... So give me a dozen to go!
Today is not only Poetry Friday (with the roundup of posts hosted at Sara Lewis Holmes' Read Write Believe), but it's also National Doughnut Day (or, if you prefer, National Donut Day)! This certainly rates as one of my favorite "holidays" to celebrate, so this year I'm doing it with food AND poetry. And you? Wanna meet me at Stan's or Bob's or...?
More soon, but now I'm off to dream of Bavarian Kreme....
This poem made my day!! When I first moved to the USA (8 years ago) I thought doughnuts were the most amazing thing I ever tried. I read your poems to my students today, and they LOVED it!
Thanks for the poem, Greg. I was reminded about Donut Day but didn't get a chance to celebrate it officially (does a mini eclair count?). I'm hoping that Donut Day can be celebrated all week. I'll check out a copy of Homer Price and pick up my favorite: iced with sprinkles.
I wrote a donut poem during my '30 days of poetry this April... I am so happy to know there is a 'Doughnut Day'! http://dazed55.blogspot.com/2009/04/pining-for.html
What “meat” this is, I cannot say, Upon my plate, a slab of gray. The texture doesn’t give a clue, But makes it not much fun to chew. I wonder, did it cluck or moo? Or oink or baa? Or bark or mew? What meat this is, I’ll never know. It sure is mighty tasty, though!
Hungry for more? Kelly is hosting the Poetry Friday roundup today, so be sure to go on and check it out.
Tricia said, on 2/22/2008 5:19:00 AM
I read the first line and thought of my first year at the Coast Guard Academy where we were never allowed to look at our food while we ate. We often had food we referred to as "mystery" meat. Only the gravy made it palatable!
Glad to see you back with a new poem!
laurasalas said, on 2/22/2008 6:16:00 AM
Congrats on 2 years of blogging!
Love the funny poem. I have a school lunch poem in a project under consideration, and I thought, wow, you could write 50 just school lunch poems. There's so much material.
Who knew home cooking offered as many prospects. I guess I should have known it, since my 12yo daughter said at the dinner table last night, "Why don't you cook homemade meals. All my friends parents cook stuff from scratch." This was while we were eating steak, cornbread (from a mix), salad (from a bag), and mashed potatoes (from a box). I didn't even cook dinner, but my back was up. I told her when she learned how to cook even a Hamburger Helper without burning it or making it a soup, we'd be happy to hear her commentary on the food. Or better yet, she could cook it.
Whew. OK, sorry for ranting.
Kelly Fineman said, on 2/22/2008 11:38:00 AM
I love it - the riff on Frost, and the addition of mystery meat, was sheer brilliance.
When hubby was in Amsterdam, he and friends went to a McDonald's. One friend asked what the "McCroquettes" were made of.
"Meat." "What kind of meat?" "Animal meat." "I'll have a Big Mac."
Gregory K. said, on 2/22/2008 5:19:00 PM
Ahhh, yes. "Meat." In college, every Sunday for lunch I had a "Meat burrito." at a small Taco-Bellish chain. Not beef. Not chicken. But as a pirate might say..."Aye! The Meat!"
Elaine Magliaro said, on 2/23/2008 9:02:00 AM
Gregory,
Enjoyed your "meatloaf" poem--and Happy Second Blogiversary!
Rita said, on 3/1/2008 1:49:00 PM
Most excellent, this poem! The slew of animal noises gives it an extra kidslit feel. :D
Coming up next week is NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK, October 15- 19. Who knew there was a whole week dedicated to the celebration of meals in the school cafeteria? And what a great opportunity to share one of my favorite poems, “School Cafeteria” by Douglas Florian (from Bing, Bang, Boing; Harcourt, 1994). I love it because the kids love it and every time I share it, it brings the house down. In addition, it’s a poem you can literally sing. Try it to the tune of “99 Bottles of Beer” and sing the last line with exaggerated slowness. It’s absolutely hilarious! Just one note of caution: I was told that some cafeteria staff did not find it as funny as I did. So beware. Remind them that most school-related poems exaggerate the negative qualities of school life, teachers, tests, lessons, etc. and it’s children’s outlet for dealing with their own stresses and anxieties. Then buy a cookie in the lunch line and smile! School Cafeteria by Douglas Florian
Nothing is drearier than my school cafeteria- The food there is really the pits. The bread is as hard as a brick in a yard; The cake is all crumbled to bits. The rotten old cheeses can give you diseases; The pudding is rancid and runny. And if you should dare to bite into a pear, The taste is so bad it's not funny. The chicken and rice are served cold as ice; The soups could send groups to the nurse. The carrots and peas make you whimper and wheeze; The broccoli comes with a curse. The pizza, I'm told, is covered with mold; The salad is pallid and stale. The dried-out roast beef fills your belly with grief; They're taking the cook off to jail. The citrus fruit cup will make you throw up; The cookies are made out of clay. The mere thought of lunch Makes my weak stomach scrunch- But it's still the best part of the day. This week's Poetry Roundup is at Two Writing Teachers.
Picture credit: www.johnnyamerica.net
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Kelly Fineman said, on 10/20/2007 2:17:00 PM
Linda Sue Park's latest book, Tap Dancing on the Roof, has a poem about school lunch as well. You can see it in my post from two Poetry Fridays ago.
Please Join me in Reading On Their Own, Creating An Independent Future For Your Adult Child With Learning Disabilities brought to us by Authors On The Web!
I received a great response from my post Medicating Children With Symptoms Of ADHD, and one was an e-mail requesting a book review from Authors On The Web. I'm honored to be presented with a complimentary copy to review, and can't wait to read my readers comments on what they think of the book. This is my favorite part of blogging about books, and the beginning of a category I'd like to call; What Do You Think? (since you need a category for everything) in which I will post two main book titles to read and review every month, followed by a discussion through the comments at the end of the posted review. (One adult and one children's picture book title) What do you think? is really just my way of doing a book review, and receiving my readers opinion, but I needed a way to introduce the title for discussion. So humor me, while I tell you about my first adult book, then you can go get a copy, or borrow it from the library in time for the review and discussion!
Anne Ford is the author of Laughing Allegra, a book in which she recounts her journey as a young mother of a child with learning disabilities; in On Their Own she now provides us with more insight into her experiences. Written with John-Richard Thompson, the book includes a foreword by Sally Shaywitz, M.D., followed by Anne's own introduction, many high profile interviews, and a section with accounts from other prominent sufferers with learning disabilities. By drawing on her own personal experience, Anne provides the reader with a deep understanding of the challenges parents and children with learning disabilities endure everyday. Helping your child create an independent future, is a task all parents worry about accomplishing, however for those rearing children with learning disabilities, or kids diagnosed with ADHD, the task is hard won. It looks like On Their Own will prove to be an invaluable resource for all parents, and I'm looking forward to reading the views of a writer, on a well researched subject they have experienced themselves.
Buy it, borrow it, or read it in the coffee shop of your favorite book store, but be ready for A Nice Place In The Sun's discussion of On Their Own, Creating An Independent Future For Your Adult Child With Learning Disabilities And ADHD.
What Do you Think about On Their Own? will post on August, 5, so be sure and read a copy in time to comment!
If you know someone who is coping with the challenges of rearing a child with ADHD, or you are coping with these challenges yourself, I urge you to take part in this discussion, since having a support system helps with every situation, and this book is getting great reviews; but also so you will have a great reference guide if you're coping with a child with ADHD, and/or other learning disabilities, since Anne Ford has a section on every worry you can imagine.
Get a copy while there's plenty of time to join in the discussion.
I'm researching this months What Do You Think, picture book as we speak! Really I am! :)
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rattytatty said, on 7/4/2007 12:01:00 PM
Hi Ann I have tagged you (sorry), this is a blog challenge that has been travelling for quite a while. You have to post 7 things about yourself that are not well known and tag 7 other people.
Aaron Marks said, on 7/9/2007 1:43:00 PM
Thanks for the recommendation. I'm always looking for a new book to read. Especially one that talks about this subject.
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 7/9/2007 7:47:00 PM
You are more than welcome! :) Let me know what you think, o.k.?
When my son was in the second grade, his teacher suggested he have an evaluation for Attention Deficit Disorder. Coping with the consequences of a divorce, our home had become an organizational disaster area, throwing my son into an emotional orbit. There were changes in his daily routine and children go haywire when their environment provides them little, or poor structure. During this time in our family my son was hyper, restless , and unhappy. Although he was voted "best character" in his school's yearbook the year before our family problems.
It got to where I could pinpoint when he would bring a disciplinary letter home from school. You can see why his teacher was concerned since she certainly didn't have a clue what was happening in our home.
Educators, child psychologists, and parents alike, often blame the child, instead of looking at what our kids may be experiencing at any given moment.
This is not to suggest we ignore teachers and child psychologists advice, or not pay close attention to our children's' behavior; however, you have to be careful, when considering putting your child on a potentially harmful medication. Moreover, we have to watch being over zealous in our attempt to help kids who suffer from both, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. With so many children on drugs (ADHD medication) that have a street drug value, there is certainly cause for alarm.
It seems regardless of the consequences, parents, physicians, and educators, are quick to assess, and medicate children with social and behavior problems, misdiagnosing these kids with ADD or ADHD. This raises concern over the question, that we may be overlooking better treatments, and options for kids with ADD or ADHD.
After the opposition to an evaluation, my sons' teacher insisted on the completion of a written list of symptoms, confirming his behavior. However, the questions to the evaluation were general. For example, " Is your child easily bored or distracted?" Now, how can you answer that? Especially, if you are opposed to putting your child on medication, and your answers may suggest your child has ADD or ADHD. It's easier to prescribe medication instead of looking at all the options, especially when a professional suggests it.
Why do we make it our children's problem, then define them as having something wrong with them, simply because they are higher strung than other children? When many of these kids would benefit from a highly structured environment, with daily routines. We need to stop being indolent, and start looking into the many alternatives that are producing positive results.
Alternatives to medicines are out there; although like children taking medication, these alternatives should be part of a comprehensive treatment program. Parental counseling, educational plans, and social training, are the essential ingredients to any successful treatment program, which needs to be in place with or without medication.
For example parents should research a comprehensive treatment program whether their child is on medication or not.
So we all need to focus on the whole picture when it comes to treating and diagnosing ADHD. You know your child better than anyone else, so listen to your own instincts, especially on an issue as important ADHD.
Note from author- This article is referring to my personal experience with my sons symptoms of ADHD. All parents should follow the advice of their medical professional when considering medicating their children. These are the opinions of a writer and parent not a medical professional derived from personal experience and shouldn't be used as a basis for making such an important and personal decision. Everyones situation and experiences are different and need to be considered on a individual basis by medical professionals.
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Jessica said, on 6/17/2007 10:24:00 AM
My 11 yr old has ADHD. We tried numerous behavior modifications before medicating. I think that you need to explore all of your options before moving on to the meds. The medication has made a huge difference in my son and his ADHD is now managable. His grades have improved and he does not get into half as much trouble as he used to in school.
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 6/17/2007 12:14:00 PM
That's great that you have your son's ADHD under control. It's impressive that you explored all of your options before moving onto meds. Every child's circumstances are different. It sounds like medication is the best solution for yours-
Thank you for your comment-
Best Wishes-
Ann
Carol Bogart said, on 6/17/2007 8:35:00 PM
Hi, Ann, I write AD(H)D articles for www.hubpages.com and recently wrote about the latest research concerning AD(H)D medications. You might find it interesting.
The easiest way to access the articles is through the links on my blog. http://carolbogart.blogspot.com. (My son has ADHD and so do I.)
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 6/18/2007 7:53:00 AM
Carol, I really enjoyed all of your articles!
Thanks for visiting
A Nice Place In The Sun
Ann
Ally said, on 6/18/2007 11:25:00 AM
I absolutely agree with this! My son has been diagnosed with predominately inattentive type ADHD as well as a learning disability. We have opted not to medicate him at this time despite pressure from some medical professionals. We recognize as parents that sometimes Tony's biggest problem is US. Environmental upset can make symptoms worse.
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 6/18/2007 1:02:00 PM
This was one of my most difficult decisions as a parent, and it 's so hard to know what to do. All any of us can do is stay informed and follow our best instincts. This was a hard post to write! Thank you so much for your comment.
Ann
Taylor_Blue said, on 6/23/2007 4:54:00 PM
My daughter is 11 and she has ADHD...we have her on meds right now...and the docs are telling us that is the right decision. I still think that she may be bipolar or its just a behavior thing. But she has been diagnosed twice now so I can't fight about it anymore.
By the way...where do you get your cool clip art from??? I like them!
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 6/23/2007 11:31:00 PM
Hey Taylor, I would've put my son on medicine too had his behavioral problems continued. I'm sure your docs are making the right decision. Don't second guess yourself, you know what is best for your child. The author of "On Their Own" a book on ADHD is sending me a copy to do a review on next week. I'll let you know when I get it-
My clip art is from public images. I have a link to it at the bottom of each post- :)
Ann
Thanks for the comment and for stopping by-
P.s. I'm having computer trouble , but I'll be back-
When my son was in the second grade, his teacher suggested he have an evaluation for Attention Deficit Disorder. Coping with the consequences of a divorce, our home had become an organizational disaster area, throwing my son into an emotional orbit. There were changes in his daily routine, and children go haywire, when their environment affords them little, or poor structure. It seems we would have something to gain by changing our environment, as opposed to changing our children.
Educators, child psychologists, and parents alike, often blame the child, instead of looking at what our kids may be experiencing at a certain given time. What happens when we blame the child, is the possibility they will internalize the thought, and act on the idea.
This is not to suggest we ignore teachers and child psychologists advice, or not pay close attention to our childrens' behavior; however, you have to be careful, when considering putting your child on a potentially harmful medication. Moreover, we have to watch being over zealous in our attempt to help kids who suffer from both, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. With so many children on drugs (ADHD medication) that have a street drug value, there is certainly cause for alarm.
However, it seems regardless of the consequences, parents, physicians, and educators, are quick to assess, and medicate children with social and behavior problems, misdiagnosing these kids with ADD or ADHD.. This raises concern over the question, that we may be overlooking better treatments, and options for children with ADD or ADHD..
After the opposition to an evaluation, my sons' teacher insisted on the completion of a written list of symptoms, confirming his behavior. However, the questions to the evaluation were general. For example, " Is your child easily bored or distracted?" Now, how can you answer that? Especially, if you are opposed to putting your child on medication, and your answers may suggest your child has ADD or ADHD. It's easier to prescribe medication instead of looking at all the options, especially when it has been suggested by a professional.
Why do we make it our children's problem, then define them as having something wrong with them, simply because they are higher strung than other children? When many of these kids would benefit from a highly structured environment, with daily routines. We need to stop being indolent, and start looking into the many alternatives that are producing positive results.
Alternatives to medicines are out there; although like children taking medication, these alternatives should be part of a comprehensive treatment program. Parental counseling, educational plans, and social training, are the essential ingredients to any successful treatment program, which needs to be in place with or without medication.
We need to focus on the whole picture when it comes to treating and diagnosing ADHD. You know your child better than anyone else, so listen to your own instincts, especially on an issue as important ad ADHD.
(Today my son is a well-adjusted adult. He never took any medication)
I was just wishing that, yesterday, of course. You said it just right! But now I'm thinking of leftovers, maybe pie first this time?
Hee hee....love this. Short and sweet! Alas, I did not eat my pie first last night and I was too full for it after dinner. Of course the good news is - I get my pie tonight!!
I love it! (How did you know that this is exactly how I feel today?)
Janet - we all feel this way :-) But I'm also pleased to see that we're also all looking for other ways to have dessert. Personally, I believe pie as a leftover can be a healthy breakfast. And apple crisp? I mean, that IS breakfast. Or a snack. Or dinner!
Eat dessert first is just good common sense in a crazy, mixed up world! Wonderful poem, Greg. I'm a confirmed eater of desserts first, and sometimes to the exclusion of all else!!! Ya only live once, ya know!
Super sweet. With a hook and a twist and warm at heart!
Nicely done,
Namaste,
Lee