CPC Pick-Apart Poetry Celebrates Dr. Seuss and the Imagination
Welcome to the March 2013 Edition of Pick-Apart Poetry
as we continue to celebrate our March theme of Imagination
with a poet who epitomizes the places we can go
with and within our Imagination.
Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel, was born on March 2, 1904
and died September 24, 1991. But his words and his art
continue to live on within the hearts of children
and grownups everywhere.
And most of us have experienced his imagination
and have been inspired by his words
in one way or another
for as long as we can remember.
We’re so glad you’ve joined us to celebrate Dr. Seuss
and our Imaginations in a Pick-Apart way.
The idea of Pick-Apart Poetry is to select 25 words from
the pieces posted and create poetry of our own.
The words chosen may be used more than once
and tenses and forms may be changed.
So your poem may have many more than 25 words.
Please select your 25 words from the following
wise words of Dr. Seuss:
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
— Dr. Seuss from Oh, the Places You’ll Go
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
— Dr. Seuss
“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind.
But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
— Dr. Seuss
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living,
It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.
Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.”
— Dr. Seuss
“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?”
— Dr. Seuss
Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.
–Dr. Seuss
And/Or choose 25 words from
your favorite Dr. Seuss poem
and create a piece using those 25 words.
The poem you bring back to share
doesn’t have to be in the style of Dr. Seuss.
We look forward to and welcome all styles and themes.
Our goal is to simply have fun and be creative.
It’s always a joy to be here each month with you.
Looking forward to what we all create.
~Barbara K and Cherie~
Greetings and Good Evening and welcome to our Pick-Apart Dr. Seuss celebration. Please do come back and share your poetic imaginations with us — welcoming any theme or form. Thanks to Cherie for the Dr. Seuss theme and Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHERIE!!! :love: :love: :love:
Trying a video. I was surprised that it worked the last time I tried it, so we’ll see what happens this time . . . . Holding my breath and thinking good thoughts . . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTtq2M7-Dh4
Like you Barbara gonna try postin vibe wit me piece .. This is one of me favortic Dr. Seuss Video
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I DREAMTH OF MY SHOES
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I like nonsense
Fantasy too
It wakes up the brain cells
Two by too
I put on my shoe
Congratulations
Today is my day
My goodness
I Have feet in your shoes
I’m all ready you see
Now my troubles are going
Reality is finally better than my dreams
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Written By: Bettie Davis ———————- © March 26 , 2o13
httpv://youtu.be/1OEsirSP1Ps
LEFT UP TO ME
Today has steered me
in so many directions
and flown so very fast,
toward places high,
and places low,
places ahead
and way behind;
I’ve seen and I’ve played
within fantasy’s dreams,
where my dreams have become
the realities I’ve seen,
as the day and the night
have been left up to me.
And tomorrow will be
another Great Day.
(c) barbara kausteklis 3-26-13
It has certainly been a lot of fun tonight. Looking forward to more Dr. Seuss-ish adventures tomorrow morning over coffee. Sleep tight and rest well. Big Hugs. :love: :love: :love:
Greetings and Good Morning from Southern California where the sun hasn’t quite yet broken through the morning gray . . . . Looking forward to a Dr. Seuss Wednesday and hoping that everyone will bring back another piece today. I’ll be working on one. Happy Pick-Apart Wednesday and Hugs to All. :love: :love: :love:
Trusting everyone is well on their way to having a great day. Will stop by and check back in a bit later. Big Hugs and Lots of Love. :love: :love: :love:
Looking forward to next month . . . . Thanks so much to all who shared in our Dr. Seuss celebration with us.