4.) Write a poem about your childhood to the beat of a Jump Rope rhyme. Example here.
Jump For Heart
One jump in and two for sure,
Push your sister out the door.
She can’t tell on you no more.
Eat your pancakes, touch the floor.
Three jumps four you’re doing well.
Daddy died and mother fell.
You saw hell but you can’t tell
Two quick turns, now don’t you bail
Five and six a spin and leap,
Be sure to land on your two feet.
Life is rough but you’re too deep,
Think of heaven when you sleep.
Pick up speed skip seven, eight
Your best friends waiting at your gate.
Tie your shoes now don’t be late,
It’s time to learn to lose the hate
Double jump through nine and ten
Write it down with your blue pen.
Life is tough but you will win,
Your sisters cold now let her in.
Kim says
Not only could I feel the beat and rhythm of jump roping, but you’ve taken this poem even further: the imagery and ideas are up and down as well with emotions of life experiences. This is a very beautiful poem, and so well-written!
Georgia Girls says
Very nice! I like how you brought it full circle (like the rope?) — a resolution or beginning to patching things up with the sister.
Teacher Girl says
Love your poem! It took me back to childhood ;)
Lisa says
That is pretty cute. Very creative!
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
You are WAY TOO creative for me…..
#Impressive
June Freaking Cleaver says
You rocked this – I kept trying to come up with rhymes from childhood. I guess I should have hung out with the girly girls more, and not been playing kickball with the boys.
jackie says
Love this! I thought about doing this prompt, but I couldn’t think of anything.
Just Jennifer says
Wow! Love the jump rope poem; have no idea how to write something like that.
Untypically Jia says
LOL Too freaking funny! Loved it. I totally thought about using that as my prompt for this week (instead of the cursing one) but I had similar situations with my sister, only I pushed her through a window and I couldn’t think of enough things that rhymed with window.
Dianna says
This is great!! So creative – I love it! I can just imagine jumping rope to this.
Jessica says
Love this poem and that there is so much meaning within a catchy rhythm. Great job!
Angel says
I love your take on this one Kat. While you try to make it whimsical your pain at the loss of your daddy and the way the world spun around you is so vivid and touching.
Sorta Southern Single Mom says
I’m impressed! Lots of good (and bad) stuff in that poem. Very creative!
Paula Kiger says
Well done. Very.
Ginny Marie says
You really took Maya Angelou’s lesson to heart. I think she would give you an B+ for your rhythm and imagery. Why not an A? ‘Cause she’s one tough lady! (I’ll give you an A — I’m not so tough. :)
bcIMthemommy says
Wow! I’m a little speachless. I don’t know why it always shocks me (in a good way)when you decide to delve into the serious. It reminds me that the majority of comedy comes from deep pain.
Peg says
Very impressive!
Runnermom-jen says
I loved this. So much was said about you and your childhood in just a few short stanzas. Thanks for giving us all a glimpse :)
Jen {at} take2mommy says
I can totally hear little girls singing your poem as they jump rope. Love how you bookended it with putting your sister out and letting her back in.
Crystal @ PoM says
You’ve certainly outdone what I could have come up with on this one! Glad I chose a different prompt!
Kisatrtle says
I did a rhymn like urs…
Jennifer@ The Mommy Mambo says
Clever! Normally I go for the poetry prompts, there too much fun. But today my sarcasm got the best of me, and though I probably will lose a reader or two or a dozen, I just couldn’t help myself with that cussing prompt! (sorry Nana)
morgan says
You just chanted a lifetime … and I love the last line.
Kim says
:) I like that “chanted a lifetime” phrase, Morgan!
Kir says
That was fantastic! WOW!! You amaze me with the SKILLZZ!!!!!
(I love to curse in blogland, in fact I think I’m going to do it more often. ;)
Cinnamon says
Wonderful poem. That’s all I’ve got !
The color of your blog is really hot.
I saw the tears, and felt the pain.
You never have to go back again.
You took it on, and made it “bad”
lookin back can make you sad.
Pressing on away from strife,
You’ve made yourself a wonderful life.
That sucked, but you get my drift….I hope…LOL
Loved loved your poem.
Jennifer says
That last part is hilarious! And you are super creative.
Melissa says
Yeah I entered twice. Not because I am drunk(I wish!)…but because I cannot spell or type on my phone….thats my excuse. LOL
This writing prompt was my first and sooo much fun!!!!
Christi says
I am so impressed by how well written this is! Excellent job! I didn’t do the prompt, but now I’m sitting here trying to think up my own rhyme…
Pattyann says
Wow, your childhood sounds way too much like mine! I loved the way you managed to describe it in so few sentences.
Patrice P says
I don’t think the nuns would have liked that one…LOL!
May says
Wow. I was expecting lighthearted and silly and was blown away by the depth of your piece.
Harter says
Yeah #77, I totally would have visited your blog… but um, you linked up Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop…