tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5064645443832763626..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: The Bunny Hop – Poetry Hop That Is!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38560455255551928442013-10-29T19:44:07.931-06:002013-10-29T19:44:07.931-06:00I wondered about the original April, but finding p...I wondered about the original April, but finding people who said it was you. Sorry, & will give Janet credit this Friday! Thanks for the poem, I know it but haven't seen it for a long while!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10347658824236852252013-10-28T23:07:38.455-06:002013-10-28T23:07:38.455-06:00Linda! Fab Mortimer Minute! I wish I could take ...Linda! Fab Mortimer Minute! I wish I could take credit for creating this event, but wonder woman Janet Wong (www.janetwong.com) is the brains behind this idea! <br />Your question makes me think about both William Stafford and that wonderful poet, Anonymous...especially this one:<br />ONE BRIGHT DAY<br /><br />One bright day in the middle of the night,<br />Two dead boys got up to fight.<br />Back to back they faced each other,<br />Drew their swords and shot each other.<br />Deaf policemen heard the noise,<br />Came and shot the two dead boys.<br />If you do not believe this lie is true,<br />Go ask the blind man--he saw it, too.<br /><br />~Anonymous<br />April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19448157611810743632013-10-28T19:20:10.949-06:002013-10-28T19:20:10.949-06:00I know, someone else said this too, & perhaps ...I know, someone else said this too, & perhaps that's where it started in my family, & when I memorized it? Thanks Carmela!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72550360483054259292013-10-28T18:43:28.976-06:002013-10-28T18:43:28.976-06:00Funny, Linda, but I always associate the Moses poe...Funny, Linda, but I always associate the Moses poem with SINGING IN THE RAIN, where I first heard it in the scene with the elocution coach.<br />How fun to have you join in the hop!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46352234778786077022013-10-28T16:55:39.118-06:002013-10-28T16:55:39.118-06:00I sent you an e-mail. I find the link above worki...I sent you an e-mail. I find the link above working.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57298007103852532232013-10-28T16:30:06.492-06:002013-10-28T16:30:06.492-06:00How did you happen upon the Spiderman poem? I wen...How did you happen upon the Spiderman poem? I went to Hall's website, but found no link from there to easily get to it. And it doesn't look like he has others.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30036813025576612872013-10-28T07:36:00.359-06:002013-10-28T07:36:00.359-06:00Maybe wistful for that babyhood of a while ago? T...Maybe wistful for that babyhood of a while ago? Thanks for coming by, Myra!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33378851617323923122013-10-28T02:59:40.655-06:002013-10-28T02:59:40.655-06:00Hi there dearest Linda. My heart leapt to my throa...Hi there dearest Linda. My heart leapt to my throat after I've read your first poem. Suffice it to say that it simply made me wistful. strange how a tongue twister can do that. :) Thank you for always bringing light, comfort and beautiful poetry every week.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86366140790367188682013-10-26T09:26:27.901-06:002013-10-26T09:26:27.901-06:00And thanks for reminding me too, Catherine. I'...And thanks for reminding me too, Catherine. I've forgotten about that scene. Maybe that's when my family taught it to me? Seems as if I've always known it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21358141605813274582013-10-26T08:29:31.102-06:002013-10-26T08:29:31.102-06:00You're right about the Spiderman poem; I think...You're right about the Spiderman poem; I think older kids will really relate to his feelings. I first heard the Moses poem in "Singin' in the Rain," when Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly sang it during an elocution lesson. It's a great scene. Thanks for reminding me of it today. Now I'll be singing it all day! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35495314934016753262013-10-26T06:49:44.035-06:002013-10-26T06:49:44.035-06:00Thanks Ruth. There are always fun poems to love!Thanks Ruth. There are always fun poems to love!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25687491860916794882013-10-26T06:16:47.680-06:002013-10-26T06:16:47.680-06:00Loved your Mortimer Minute and your funny poems!Loved your Mortimer Minute and your funny poems!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61971248099528467502013-10-25T20:50:07.643-06:002013-10-25T20:50:07.643-06:00Thanks Violet. This poem has been a lifeline for ...Thanks Violet. This poem has been a lifeline for poetry in my classroom of the past. The students loved it, and know immediately that poetry can mean much to them. So glad you enjoyed it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21843982593217003102013-10-25T20:48:38.516-06:002013-10-25T20:48:38.516-06:00I wonder if your little boy will like Moses, too, ...I wonder if your little boy will like Moses, too, Matt? Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-628812732684020762013-10-25T20:47:07.877-06:002013-10-25T20:47:07.877-06:00Dat's my pwobwem! My suit is fwame resistant. ...Dat's my pwobwem! My suit is fwame resistant. And I never knew! <br /><br />That was hilarious Linda! I'll never envy Spiderman again.<br /><br /><a href="http://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Violet N.</a>Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13285164134074860012013-10-25T19:56:57.019-06:002013-10-25T19:56:57.019-06:00Fun poems, Linda! I especially liked Moses'!Fun poems, Linda! I especially liked Moses'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7488449304394818502013-10-25T17:27:23.371-06:002013-10-25T17:27:23.371-06:00Glad you like Moses, and there are so many poems t...Glad you like Moses, and there are so many poems to like, I agree. I'll come see what Mortimer's up to today! Thanks Liana!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4507759168826891632013-10-25T16:05:19.026-06:002013-10-25T16:05:19.026-06:00Hi, Linda! I wasn't familiar with the Moses po...Hi, Linda! I wasn't familiar with the Moses poem, but it's soooo catchy and fun! Thanks for sharing it today. I'm a big fan of the "funny poem," too. But those special beautiful poems always give me goosebumps. Mortimer stopped by my blog today, too. He's one busy bunny!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067635552523381142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40071105596533070152013-10-25T14:16:37.337-06:002013-10-25T14:16:37.337-06:00Thanks Donna. Spidey always intrigues; my student...Thanks Donna. Spidey always intrigues; my students loved it too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63115472859734557502013-10-25T14:15:50.668-06:002013-10-25T14:15:50.668-06:00Perhaps that's it-different perspectives. Tha...Perhaps that's it-different perspectives. Thanks Jama-sorry about moses supposes...Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87756713704295946372013-10-25T12:57:59.336-06:002013-10-25T12:57:59.336-06:00Knew the Moses poem - always cute. And the Spider...Knew the Moses poem - always cute. And the Spiderman poem was terrific! Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12065838008902517052013-10-25T12:03:51.843-06:002013-10-25T12:03:51.843-06:00I do love the more "serious" poets you m...I do love the more "serious" poets you mentioned but also enjoy humorous verse. Since humor is very subjective, I think it's harder to write in some ways, especially for kids. Can't get Moses out of my head either. See what you started :)?jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41235929304606775132013-10-25T10:32:05.329-06:002013-10-25T10:32:05.329-06:00Ha! That's why it's such fun to memorize,...Ha! That's why it's such fun to memorize, I think!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16202659062638937092013-10-25T10:25:57.550-06:002013-10-25T10:25:57.550-06:00Now I have Moses toeses stuck in my head! :)Now I have Moses toeses stuck in my head! :)Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3315657387698807522013-10-25T09:32:25.412-06:002013-10-25T09:32:25.412-06:00You're welcome, Bridget. Thanks for 'hoppi...You're welcome, Bridget. Thanks for 'hoppin'" with me!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com