“Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein
Where the Sidewalk Ends There is a place where the sidewalk endsand before the street begins,and there the grass grows soft and white,and there the sun burns crimson bright,and there the moon-bird rests from his… Continue Reading
A Recipe for Mac & Cheese by Leo Tolstoy
A Recipe for Mac & Cheese Bring water to a boil, add salt, then add macaroni and leave boiling on light fire until half tender; drain water through a colander, add butter and start putting… Continue Reading
“Her Dreams” by Nikki Giovanni
Her Dreams Mommy always wantedTo be famous She would have us (my sister and me)SingIn all the talent showsBut I could not carry the harmonyThen she had meSingAloneThough The Isley BrothersAlways wonRonald’s sweet voice and… Continue Reading
“Nature is what we see” by Emily Dickinson
Nature is what we see “Nature” is what we see—The Hill—the Afternoon—Squirrel—Eclipse—the Bumble bee—Nay—Nature is Heaven—Nature is what we hear—The Bobolink—the Sea—Thunder—the Cricket—Nay—Nature is Harmony—Nature is what we know—Yet have no art to say—So impotent… Continue Reading
“It is Not Enough” by David Whyte
It is Not Enough It is not enough to know.It is not enough to followthe inward road conversing in secret. It is not enough to see straight ahead,to gaze at the unbornthinking the silence belongs… Continue Reading