A Poem and a Story

[kjc_texas]

With poetry, you get a story. After reading the talent show recap from Weesta, I was reminded of my fourth-grade talent show. (And the word "talent" is used very loosely here.) I'm not sure why I felt obligated to participate, but I remember my mother suggesting I recite a poem. Because, apparently, my talent was....memorization and public speaking?

Comments

[smartertm]

Hee! The penguin loves your story, kjc! Who knew the teachers would be so anxious to exploit your talent like that? Geez! And that's a very cute poem; I remember reading it as a kid (from a Child's Garden of Verse maybe?).

[kjc_texas]

I'm glad I could amuse the penguin. And I was exploited, wasn't I? I think my mom got it out of a book she has called Best Loved Poems or something. Although, when I googled it this morning, the site did mention a Child's Garden of Verse. I had hand motions and everything to go with my stunning recitation.

[weesta]

I'm glad the talent show recap inspired a selection for Poetry Thursday. :-) It's a great penguin story!