Ahhh... the sweet smell of "I don't have to live in limbo anymore!"
You can expect an update about that. Soon. It involves teaching 7th graders in Massa-chewbacca.

Until then, I must return to reading more student "I Am" poems. Some memorable lines so far:

"I am the girl who lives at the barn."
"I am a gleaming microwave who is kind to others."
"I am a wonderful sailboat."
"I am a tree hugger who believes writing poetry in school kills creativity."
"I am a clever dog owned by a 95 year-old woman."

And speaking of poetry...

A look back some four years with a nod to Mike Melczak:

Nov. 13, 2002
From mike melczak:

a poetry

The Toy Maker

a toy-maker made a toy wife and a toy child. he made a toy house

and some toy years.

he made agetting-old toy, and he made a dying toy.

the toy-maker made a toy heaven and a toy god.

but, best of all, he liked making toy shit.

russel edson, 1976


OK, so who is Russel Edson? Is he for real? yes . . . although I had to ask Mr. Google, because one never knows for sure with melczak, he's crafty like that. I think he likes to keep us on our toes. :)

Oh if only I could share that one withthe sevvies. Look for a pun filled update soon!