Poems by Us

I love to read Dr. Seuss stories. Some of them tend to get a little tricky but I am attracted to the rhymes. The years of reading to the boys have brought many authors into our home. Yet to be honest, I still love the fun rhymes best. We have tried our hand at poetry and creative writing. The best one Drew has composed is one titled "The Wicked Sheep of Wiskey Gap". Like most writers the things I write about have to do with family activites and experiences. One was about eating ants because Hyrum and Carter have eaten some. I even wrote a lenghty clean up poem. I won't bore you will all of my stories and such but here are a few collective efforts for you to enjoy.

Signs of Fall
Leaves falling
Birds migrating
Sweater wearing
Mushroom hunting
Jam making
Flowers dying
Wood stacking
Garden harvesting
Trick or treating
Others helping
Signs of Winter
Fires burning
Snow falling
Gloves warming
Star gazing
Toboggan riding
Fort building
Present wrapping
Lights shining
Carols singing
Signs of Spring
Dandelions Flowering
Grass growing
Trees budding
Birds nesting
Children playing
Hummingbirds humming
Geese returning
Bike riding
Signs of Summer
Gardens growing
People swimming
Baby birds chirping
Lawn mowing
Salmon fishing
Sunset watching
Beach exploring
-by Hyrum and Mom

There's a spider in the window. He's lurking there I know
Can't see him cause he's hiding, but his web awaits his foe.
-by Dexter and Mom


I Like Ants
Do you like ants?
I do.
Some are red.
Some are black.
Some are big.
Some are small.
Some are fast.
Some are slow.
Ants live in the dirt in my backyard.
When ants crawl on me they tickle my arms and my legs and my belly.

Have you ever eaten one?
I have.
Some are juicy.
Some are dry.
Some are like bubblegum.
Some are spicy.
Some are crunchy.
Some are squishy.
Some tickle my insides and make me itchy.
They tickle my arms and my legs and my belly.
Ants are delicious.
-by Mom