Mudpie Poetry
Mudpie Poetry I and II
I wrote both of these poems on the same day. Mudpie Poetry I is intended for adult poets (or wannabe poets). I am also working on a book of poetry for children, so adapted Mudpie Poetry for a younger audience and call it Mudpie Poetry II. Enjoy! And happy eating -- I mean, reading!
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Mmmmm mudpie
Worms in dirt dessert
Mudpie Poetry I
Sometimes
The purest poems
Are those unfettered
by convention
Rhyme schemes
And meters
Who needs ‘em?
Wisdom flows
Out the mouth of babes
Who know not
What they say rings true
Find that childlike voice
Tell her it’s ok
To play with her words!
Color it freeform
Outside the lines
Blurt it out
Edit free
You can clean up the grammar
The spelling and syntax
Later
…. Or not
If it doesn’t delight,
Poke it with your pen
Pat it with your palm
You’ll know
When it’s done
When it’s just exuberant enough
To flit off the page
© Copyright 2009 Mighty Mom. All rights reserved
Mudpie Poetry II
Go out in your yard
And dig up some words
Big, fat, juicy words
Toss ‘em together
And see how they sound
Do they rhyme?
Every time?
Now move ‘em around
Into lines
Short or long
It’s your poem
You can add
Or subtract
Ideas as you wish
Dip in your pen
Take a quick listen
If it doesn’t sound right
Mix till it’s silky
Pat it down smooth
You’ll know when it’s done
when the words
bake together
and slide off your tongue
© Copyright 2009 Mighty Mom. All rights reserved.
Tom Rubenoff's Poem (Inspiration)
- Why I Am A Poet
I had already written Mudpie Poetry when I saw this wonderful poem by Hubber Tom Rubenoff. I see them as somewhat kindred in theme -- although Tom's is way better!
Mudpie Recipes
- Mud Pie, Chart House Mud Pie, Pie Recipe, Ice Cream Recipe
Chart House Mud Pie, Pie Recipe, Ice Cream Recipe - Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe
Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe This Mississippi Mud Pie recipe has all the sinfully delicious favorites in one pie. Chocolate, coffee and cream together create a tantalizing frozen confection. - www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/mud-pie
