BABY POETRY

Emma loves poetry. She had a fabulous 2nd grade teacher this last year and learned so much about literature, science, art and cultures. (also math and reading, the essentials.) It is difficult to catch all those other areas when there is so much emphasis put on math and reading, so I was pleased that she was able to learn other subjects as well. Anyhow, at the end of their poetry unit, they had a "Poetry Tea." All the families were invited to come and listen to their kids read some of their original poetry work. Emma decided to read one she wrote about the baby we are having. Following is the poem. I hope you enjoy.

BABY
by Emma Stratton

Slimy, gooey
eat, eat, eat
Slimy, gooey
sleep, sleep, sleep

Slimy, gooey
cry, cry, cry
Eating slops
like yummy
pie

Poo Poo Poo
Sticky, smelly
Gushy, mushy
but
cute
cuddly
rolly
poly
nice

They giggle
and sniffle
They're so, so
cute