Oct
2017
Poetry Friday: Halloween Delights
Last week I shared a couple of poems by Lewis Carroll. After memorizing the very short batty version of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” I was inspired to write my very own Halloween poems from familiar nursery rhymes. I don’t think any of these will give me nightmares! Can you recognize the nursery rhymes?
I always thought a broom would be a fun way to fly:
Sprinkle, sprinkle, little witch.
How your powders make me itch.
Up above the clouds you fly
On your broom across the sky.
What is Halloween without a greedy jack o’lantern?
Jack be greedy,
Jack be slick.
Jack gobble up
the candlestick.
And, of course, there must be zombies:
Zombies had some little brains
That were too few to muse.
Everywhere that zombies went
their brains were sure to ooze.
Each Friday, I am excited to take part in Poetry Friday, where writers share their love of all things poetry. Linda has the Poetry Friday Roundup today at A Day in the Life. Stop by and see what poetry morsels are offered this week.
Michelle Kogan
October 26, 2017 at 2:14 am (6 years ago)Ah, these are fun Kay, thanks for the laugh, especially the zombies!
Mrs. McGriff
October 26, 2017 at 8:17 am (6 years ago)I’m glad you gave you a chuckle, Michelle!
Leigh Anne
October 21, 2017 at 3:05 pm (6 years ago)These are fantastic! I don’t think I could pick a favorite, but I love gobbling up the candlestick!
Mrs. McGriff
October 21, 2017 at 3:08 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Leigh Anne. That one makes me giggle, too!
Mary Lee Hahn
October 21, 2017 at 7:45 am (6 years ago)VERY fun! You nailed all three!!
Mrs. McGriff
October 21, 2017 at 8:13 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Mary Lee!
Diane Mayr
October 20, 2017 at 7:51 pm (6 years ago)Putting little ditties to music makes them easy to remember. Nicely done, except maybe for the oozing brains–yuck! 😉
Mrs. McGriff
October 21, 2017 at 8:13 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Diane. I thought zombies just came with oozing brains!
Linda Baie
October 20, 2017 at 7:35 pm (6 years ago)Fabulous idea, Kay, & each one’s a gem. I’m reading a very scary YA book with gruesome zombies. I like yours better!
Mrs. McGriff
October 21, 2017 at 8:13 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Linda. I wasn’t too sure about the zombies at first–they can be scary!
Linda M.
October 20, 2017 at 6:12 pm (6 years ago)Oh, I’m feeling the vibe. I’ve been pondering some spell poems — similar to your spooky shorts. Keep up the good work
Mrs. McGriff
October 20, 2017 at 6:28 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Linda! It’s been fun to take a break from more serious topics. Spell poems sound like fun, too!
Linda
October 20, 2017 at 3:13 pm (6 years ago)These are fun to read. I know kids will love them!
Mrs. McGriff
October 20, 2017 at 4:26 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Linda! I hope kids and kids at heart enjoy them.
Kiesha Shepard
October 20, 2017 at 2:15 pm (6 years ago)Super fun! These are so sweet, Kay.
Mrs. McGriff
October 20, 2017 at 3:09 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Keisha! They were fun to write.
jama
October 20, 2017 at 1:35 pm (6 years ago)Oh my, oozing brains of zombies. I’ve come to the right place. What fun seasonal poems, Kay!!
Mrs. McGriff
October 20, 2017 at 3:07 pm (6 years ago)Thanks, Jama!
Burk Bosse
October 20, 2017 at 8:11 am (6 years ago)Kay, I enjoy your poetry and others, it is the only way I have a chance to stay in touch with poetry in my busy life. Many thanks.
Mrs. McGriff
October 20, 2017 at 11:12 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Burke. If you want an easy way to find more poetry, check out the Poetry Foundation website: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/
Sally Murphy
October 20, 2017 at 7:05 am (6 years ago)Oh. these are brilliant. And yes I DO recognise the three mentor texts. This would such a fun classroom activity, rewriting familiar rhymes for an occasion such as Halloween.
Mrs. McGriff
October 20, 2017 at 11:10 am (6 years ago)Thanks, Sally! I’m not sure about brilliant, but they sure were fun to write!