I had hoped to post earlier today—but I’ve been
having problems connecting to the Internet. It can be very frustrating when one
spends as much time as I do at the computer most days.
For this second Friday of National Poetry Month, I
have a “things to do” list poem for you.
THINGS TO DO IF YOU ARE A MOLE
Make
your home
in
the damp darkness
underground
unknowing
of snow
and
stars
and
summer breezes.
Live
among roots
and
rocks
and
sleeping cicadas.
Excavate
tunnels
in
the moist brown earth.
Listen
for the soft music
of
seeds sprouting,
worms
wiggling,
rain
pattering on your grassy roof.
Spend
your days in a world
of
unending night.
Here are links to other poems that I’ve posted to
celebrate National Poetry Month:
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Michelle has the Poetry Friday Roundup at Today’s
Little Ditty.
I never thought a mole's world could sound so appealing! I'm glad you got your Internet working today, Elaine, and that I didn't miss out on this post.
ReplyDeleteThis poetry form helped me to write one of my favorite poems of all time for the March Madness tournament the first year! You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteLove that bit about unending night. Michelle is right, you make it sound so appealing!
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